Thaler counterstamped Maria Theresa

€382,353.00
IssuerObock Territory (1862-1896)
Year1892-1914
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Thaler
CurrencyMaria Theresa Thaler (1885-1943)
CompositionSilver (.833)
Weight28 g
Dimensions41 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Counterstamped, Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3.1
Obverse descriptionRight facing portrait of Empress Maria Theresia of Habsburg surrounded by the legend, countermarked with 12 scolloped square with an Arabic inscription.
Obverse scriptArabic, Latin
Obverse letteringM·THERESIA·D·G· R·IMP·HU·BO·REG· S·F· عبد لطيف صانع الفضَّة بجيبوتي
(Translation: Maria Theresia, by the Grace of God, Roman Empress, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia...  Abd al Latif Silver Maker in Djibouti)
Reverse descriptionImperial double-headed eagle with the arms of Austria at the centre, surrounded by four quarters representing Hungary, Bohemia, Burgundy and Burgau. Legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringARCHID·AUST·DUX· BURG·CO·TYR·1780·X
(Translation: ... Archduchess of Austria, duchess of Burgundy, comtess of Tyrol.)
EdgeInscripted
Mint
MintageND (1892-1914)  - -
Catalog ID5750580350
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