Maria Theresa Thaler “Abu Taqa,” “Abu Shousha,” and “the Franci Riyal.”
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The Maria Theresa Thaler is a silver coin first minted in 1741, and it continued to be struck in multiple later dates. Its consistent weight and high silver purity made it a widely used international trade coin, especially in the Arabian Peninsula. It became known locally by several names, including “Abu Taqa,” “Abu Shousha,” and “the French Riyal.” The coin is still produced today as a restrike, and remains one of the most notable historical pieces among collectors.
Weight: Approximately 28 grams (standard weight: 28.0668g)
Diameter: About 39.5 mm
Thickness: Around 2.5 mm
Metal: Silver with a purity of 83.3% (Silver .833), the remainder being copper
Pure Silver Content: Approximately 23.4 grams of fine silver
Edge: Reeded / Serrated edge
Minting: in 1780
Obverse: Portrait of Empress Maria Theresa
Reverse: Double-headed Imperial Eagle with Austrian state heraldry
Revised Brief Description:
The Maria Theresa Thaler is a silver coin first minted in 1741, and it continued to be struck in multiple later dates. Its consistent weight and high silver purity made it a widely used international trade coin, especially in the Arabian Peninsula. It became known locally by several names, including “Abu Taqa,” “Abu Shousha,” and “the French Riyal.” The coin is still produced today as a restrike, and remains one of the most notable historical pieces among collectors.
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