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Bicentaler - 200th Anniversary of Maria Theresa Taler
| Location | Austrian Empire |
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| Year | 1980 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | A circular counterstamp applied to the obverse of a Maria Theresa Taler depicts the Eastern Hemisphere in globe form, surrounded by the legend BICENTALER 1780-1980 and the initials MRW. The underlying taler's original design — featuring the bust of Empress Maria Theresa flanked by eagle heads — remains visible in the field around the counterstamp. |
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| Obverse lettering | R·IMP·HU·BO·REG· M·THERESIA·D·G· BICENTALER 1780-1980 MRW S·F· |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays the Habsburg double-headed eagle in high relief, its wings spread wide, supporting a central quartered shield bearing multiple coats of arms topped by an imperial crown. The circular legend running around the rim identifies the empress's titles in abbreviated Latin. |
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