3 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia

€1.00
IssuerAustrian Empire
Year1765-1780
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value3 Kreuzer (1/20)
CurrencyGulden (1754-1857)
CompositionBillon (.350 silver)
Weight1.7 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1780
Reference(s) KM#1996, Her#1323-1338
Obverse descriptionPortrait of Maria Theresa veiled facing right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM THERES D G // R I HU BO REG
(Translation: Maria Theresa, by the Grace of God, Roman Empress, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia)
Reverse descriptionCrowned double headed imperial eagle, `3` on breast. Mint marks under the claws.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringARCH AUST DUX // BU CO TYR [date] x
(Translation: Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Burgundy, Countess of Tyrol The `x` symbol is a saltire (Burgundian cross). It was added in 1750 to indicate the new coinage standard with a debased thaler.)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1765  - -
1766 CK - -
1767 CK - -
1768 CK - -
1769 CK - -
1770 CK - -
1771 CK - -
1772 CK - -
1773 CK - -
1774 CA - -
1774 CK - -
1775 CA - -
1776 CA - -
1777 CA - -
1778 CA - -
1779 CA - -
1780 CA - -
Catalog ID3695583200
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