Holy Roman Empire - House of Habsburg Talers
Empress Maria Theresia (1740-1780) Inauguration of the Maria Theresia Monument

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1888. Empress Maria Theresia. Vienna. A. Scharff (after M. Donner). 41.5mm, 28.08gr. Wurzbach-6050. Hauser 2417. 250 pieces commissioned by the Austrian Numismatic Society for its members for the inauguration of the Monument of Maria Theresa in 1888. The dies for this piece were dedicated to the society by the medalist Anton Scharff, who himself was a member. Previous work by the Viennese medalist, M. Donner, served as a model for the presentation as the inscription under the bust shows. Obv. Draped and diademed bust of Maria Theresa right. Medallist's signature ("A. Scharff after M. Donner") below. Rev: Star above inscription in three lines and palm-sprays in saltire. All within baroque foliage. Date (8th May 1888) in roman letters below. PCGS SP-65.

From the Michael Druck Collection