Please Help Identify

[Guest Michelle Tyson]

hello, I am sorry, but I do not have a scanner, can you help me identify a coin. I have checked all the web sites, but as I do not no the denomination I do not no where to start. The coin is 32mm across, and is a dull brass/gold colour, it is appros 1.5mm thick. There is a crest on the friont, with the letters BURG.CO.TYR.1780.X ARCHID.AVST.DUX

On the back is a picture of a female with the words R.IMP.HU.BO.REG M.IHERESIA.D.G .

I would be really grateful if someone could point me in the right direction of where to look for further information.

Many thanks

[kuhli 0]

What you have is a Maria Theresia thaler, one of the most re-produced coins in the world. These coins have been minted for over 200 years, by various mints throughout the world, and for a century was the only form of trade with the Levant region (Lebanon and Syria), along with other Arab states.

Originally issued by Austria, under the reign of Maria Theresia. Overall mintage is estimated at over 800 million pieces.

If you want to learn more about your piece, check out this site.