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Savoy Tallero di Maria Theresa

Italy

1740–1798

Reference data compiled from public catalogs

Estimated Melt Value

$59.42

Based on Silver spot price ($78.96/oz) · 83.3% purity · 28.1g

Updated 4:01 PM

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Specifications

CountryItaly
Years Minted1740–1798
Composition0.833 silver
Weight28.1 g
Diameter41 mm
ShapeRound
EdgeLettered

Design

Obverse

Bust of Maria Theresa facing right.

Reverse

Crowned imperial double eagle with shield on breast.

History & Notable Facts

I'm not entirely sure about a coin specifically called the Savoy Tallero di Maria Theresa from Italy between 1740 and 1798. From my three decades turning over silver pieces, I know the Maria Theresa thaler was an Austrian silver coin first struck in 1740, featuring her portrait and becoming a trade standard across Europe and beyond. It's conceivable that Savoyard mints, under the House of Savoy, produced similar talleros during that era, given the region's political ties and the common practice of copying successful designs. Records from smaller Italian states are often spotty, with many lost to wars or fires, so we might never pin this down precisely. What I can say is that if such a coin existed, it would likely have been a one-taler piece, weighing around 28 grams of silver, and used for local commerce rather than imperial affairs. As for myths about its rarity or direct links to Maria Theresa herself—well, let's just say I've debunked enough of those over the years.

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