1780 Austria Maria Theresa Silver Thaler Restrike Proof

1780 Austria Maria Theresa Silver Thaler Restrike Proof. Image is an example of what you will receive (this coin has approximately 0.75 ounces of pure silver)

The Austrian Mint continues to strike the venerable 1780 thaler - always with that date - as have various other countries. It has seen extensive circulation in Africa and the Middle East as a principal currency, especially in the first half of the 20th century. Maria Theresa was one of the greatest of Austrian monarchs.