A Maria Theresa Thaler silver bullion coin pendant, suspended from an 18" sterling silver roped chain necklace.

The coin has been used in world trade continuously since it was first minted in 1741. It is named after Empress Maria Theresa, who ruled Austria, Hungary, and Bohemia from 1740 to 1780 and is depicted on the coin. This coin is impressed with the year 1780.

Since the death of Maria Theresa in 1780, the coin has always been dated 1780. On 19 September 1857, Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria declared the Maria Theresa thaler to be an official trade coinage. On 31 October 1858, it lost its status as currency in Austria.

The coin medallion pendant alone weighs 29.72gms. It measures 40mm in diameter and has a drop length of 47mm from top of bail..

The chunky silver bail has been soldered onto the top of the coin.

The 18" sterling silver roped chain is super quality with a bolt ring stamped 925. The chain alone weighs 11.43gms.

Total weight: pendant & chain = 41.15gms.

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