Description
Own a true numismatic treasure from the historic House of Habsburg with the 1780 Austria Maria Theresa Silver Thaler, now available through Atlas Bullion. This vintage crown features the iconic portrait of Empress Maria Theresa on the obverse along with the double-headed Austrian eagle on the reverse. Struck in .833 fine silver to the precise 28.0668 gram weight specified by Maria Theresa herself in 1741, these legal tender coins became integral trade currency throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East due to their consistent silver purity over two centuries of minting.
Key Features:
28.0668 grams of .833 silver
Maria Theresa portrait obverse
Austrian eagle reverse design
Vintage 1780 legal tender issue
Integral 18th-19th century trade
Specifications:
Year: 1780
Weight: 28.0668 grams
Purity: .833 fine silver
Diameter: 39.5 mm
Issuing Country: Austria
FAQ:
Q: What is the significance of this coin?
A: The Maria Theresa Thaler was instrumental legal tender used in international trade for over 200 years thanks to its consistent silver purity and weight standards.
Q: Why are these vintage issues so coveted?
A: In addition to their critical historic role, the elegant portraits and limited quantity of surviving examples make these antique Austrian thalers prized by collectors.







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