Galicia and Lodomeria, Maria Theresa, 15 Kreuzer Wien 1776 CA

Nice piece, patinated.


Obverse: above the crossed palm and laurel branches, a bust of Maria Theresa, at the bottom an inscription in two lines: XXXXVIII EX MARCA / PURA VIEN

M THERESIA D G R I HU BO GA LO REG

Reverse: a four-field shield with the coats of arms of Galicia (three crowns), Lodomeria (two checkerboards), Oświęcim and Zator (eagle) and the coat of arms of the Habsburgs under the crown, a shield with a horizontal stripe under the crown, under the shield decorated with a garland

ARCHID AUS DUX OSW ZAT

The coin was only issued for the three years 1775-1777. The most common year is 1776, the others are less common. In mint condition, it is practically unavailable on the market.