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10 Oorden of Maria Theresa, 1751

10 Oorden of Maria Theresa, 1751, side 1 of 2
10 Oorden of Maria Theresa, 1751, side 2 of 2

Details

Period
Austrian Netherlands (1713–1794)
Material
Billon
Condition
Good
Denomination
10 Oorden
Currency
Florin (Austrian Netherlands), 1744-1798
Worth
1/8 Florin (Austrian Netherlands)
Year
1751
Issuer
Austrian Netherlands
Ruler
Maria Theresa
Mint
Brugge
Reference
Numista
Diameter
20 mm
Weight
1.43 g
Location
Blauberg (Herselt)

What could it buy?

In the second half of the 18th century this coin bought about two pounds of ordinary bread. A labourer earned three to four of these coins a day.

Approximate, in the prices and wages of the time.

The story

10 Oorden from 1751, issued in the Austrian Netherlands under Maria Theresa. Still clearly legible.

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