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Lot of 4 Maria Theresa Thalers - 87.6 gram pure silver
Secondhand
R795.00
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29 Nov 14 12:02
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Condition:
Secondhand
Location:
South Africa
Composition:
Silver
Circulated_Uncirculated:
Circulated
Product code:
MTT01
Bob Shop ID:
165406157
LOT OF 4 MARIA THERESA THALERS
Total 105.2g = 87.6g pure silver
The Maria Theresa Thaler is probably one of the most famous and well known coins of the world.
Originally struck in Austria from 1740 to 1780, the Thaler was the currency of the Austrian Empire.
It was very important for trade with the Levant (parts of Turkey, Lebanon, Syria).
Over time, the Maria Theresa Thaler became the best known and most popular silver coin in the Arabian world.
After the death of Empress Maria Theresa in 1780, Joseph II permitted the Austrian mint to continue striking the coin with the 1780 dies in order to meet demand from the Middle East.
The 1780 taler was the only silver coin that the Arabs trusted and would accept.
Since then, the Maria Theresa Thaler has been restruck for trade purposes at Vienna, Austria with the 1780 date frozen in time.
The thaler became the unofficial currency in some areas of Africa and Asia, and may still be in use today as a "trade silver dollar" in some Arabian bazaars.
The lot includes all 4 coins as pictured.
Maria Theresa Thalers consist of 83.3% silver and these weigh between 21.1g and 28.1g with a total weight of 105.2g.
The total pure silver content is 87.6g.
All 4 are dated 1780. Note that re-strikes have been dated 1780 ever since 1780, so the date is not an indication of age.
Please see images for condition and feel free to ask any questions.
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