Description
The Maria Theresa Thaler is a silver bullion coin and a type of Conventionsthaler that has been used in world trade continuously since it was first minted in 1741. It is named after Maria Theresa who ruled Austria, Hungary, and Bohemia from 1740 to 1780 and is depicted on the coin.
Since the death of Maria Theresa in 1780, the coin has always been dated 1780. The following mints have struck Maria Theresa Thaler: Birmingham, Bombay, Brussels, London, Paris, Rome, and Utrecht, in addition to the Habsburg mints in Günzburg, Hall in Tyrol, Karlsburg, Kremnica, Milan, Prague, and Vienna. Between 1751 and 2000, some 389 million were minted. The Maria Theresa Thaler continues to be produced by the Austrian Mint and is available in both proof and uncirculated conditions.
Please note as this is an older, collectible item, it does exhibit signs of wear.
Highlights
- Consisting of 833 silver
- Obverse: Empress Maria Theresa
- Reverse: Coat of Arms representing Hungary, Bohemia, Burgundy, Gunzburg and Austria
- Diameter: 40 mm






