6 Kreuzer 1748, Maria Theresa [Austria]

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Reverse
In the central part is a double-headed eagle with spread wings; the eagle's heads are in a halo, above them a crown; on its breast is a crowned heraldic shield bearing the eagle of Tyrol. Along the edge of the coin is a Latin inscription to the right and left: 'ARCH∙AUST∙DUX BU∙COM∙TYR∙1748' (Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Burgundy, Countess of Tyrol 1748). Below, the number six in Roman numerals 'VI' is framed by the eagle's tail feathers. The edge of the coin features decorative raised denticles.
Obverse
In the center is the right-facing profile of Archduchess of Austria Maria Theresa Walburga Amalia Christina. Along the edge of the coin is a Latin inscription to the left and right: 'M∙THERES∙D:G∙R∙IMP∙GE∙HU∙BO∙REG∙' (Maria Theresa, by the Grace of God, Roman Empress, Queen of Germany, Hungary, and Bohemia). The edge of the coin features decorative raised denticles.