The value of a Maria Theresa Thaler coin can vary depending on several factors, including its age, condition, and origin.
Here’s a breakdown:
- Year of Issue (original vs. restrike): Most Maria Theresa Thalers you’ll encounter are restrikes, meaning they were minted after Maria Theresa’s death in 1780 but still bear the 1780 date. Original Thalers minted in or around 1780 before 1850 are generally more valuable, [according to APMEX] . Identifying whether a coin is an original strike or a restrike can be difficult and often requires expert evaluation.
- Condition: Like all coins, the better the condition of the Thaler, the higher its potential value. Uncirculated or lightly circulated coins will fetch a higher price than heavily worn or damaged examples.
- Restrike Origin: Maria Theresa Thalers have been restruck by various mints around the world, including Vienna, Paris, London, Rome, and Mumbai. While all restrikes have some inherent value due to their silver content, specific mints or dates may be more sought after by collectors.
- Silver Content: All Maria Theresa Thalers are made of 28 grams of .833 fine silver, which equates to about 0.7516 troy ounces of pure silver. The current market price of silver will always influence the baseline value of the coin.
- Errors and Varieties: Rare minting errors or known varieties of Maria Theresa Thalers can significantly increase their value to collectors.
General value ranges
- Modern Restrikes (AU/BU condition): You can purchase these for around $30 – $40, according to various online bullion dealers.
- Older Restrikes and Original Strikes: The value of these can range from around $30 to upwards of $500, depending on their condition, rarity, and whether they are professionally graded.
Tips for determining the value of your coin:
- Examine the coin closely: Look for any identifying marks or features that might distinguish it as an older strike or a specific restrike variant.
- Consult a reputable coin dealer or authenticator: For a definitive evaluation of the coin’s authenticity, condition, and market value, it’s best to seek the expertise of a professional.
- Research recent sales of similar coins: Websites like [eBay] and [the Numista website] can provide insights into current market trends and prices for Maria Theresa Thalers.
In short, while most Maria Theresa Thalers you’ll encounter will have a value based primarily on their silver content, some older strikes and rare varieties can be quite valuable to collectors. Consulting with a coin expert is the best way to accurately assess your coin’s worth.
How can you tell Maria Theresa Thaler is a restrike?
Modern Restrike
Key identification characteristics for the 1780 strikes are in particular the form of the brooche in the veil on the obverse (no pearls, except for the later Vienna mint strike), the form of the letter ‘U’ in the reverse (AUST. DUX instead of AVST.
How much silver is in Maria Theresa Thaler?
I can help with that. Details. The thaler is 39.5–41 mm (1.56–1.61 in) in diameter and 2.5 mm (0.098 in) thick, weighs 28.0668 grams (0.99003 oz) and contains 23.386 grams (0.752 troy ounces) of fine silver. It has a silver content of . 833 and a copper content of .
What is the original Maria Theresa Thaler?
Thanks for asking. 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).
How much was a German Thaler worth?
From my experience, The North German thaler, valued at 3⁄4 a Conventionsthaler or 13 1⁄3 to a Cologne Mark fine silver at the start of the 19th century, was revalued in the 1840s at par with the Prussian thaler, at 14 to a Mark, though with varying subdivisions.