★ A nicely toned Halbtaler 1749 from Kremnitz ★

AUSTRIA. Holy Roman Empire. Maria Theresia, Empress, 1740-1780. Halbtaler 1749 (Silver, 34 mm, 14.00 g, 12 h), Kremnitz. M THER D G R IMP G H B R A A D B C T Diademed bust of Maria Theresia to right. Rev. S MARIA MATER DEI PATRONA HUNG 1749 Crowned Madonna standing on crescent in a glory of rays, the infant Christ in her right arm, scepter in her left hand, crowned shield below. Eyp. 263. Herinek 716. Nicely toned. Extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired in 1948.