Geboorte van Maria Theresia, aartshertogin van Oostenrijk 1764 - 1776

This silver medal, created by Johann Caspar Thürmann between 1764 and 1776, commemorates the birth of Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria. The obverse features a bust portrait of Maria Theresa in profile, while the reverse depicts a seated figure representing Hope, holding a palm branch and seated on a throne. The inscription "Roenas Obns Spes Orbis" translates to "Hope of the Roman World," signifying the hope for a prosperous future under Maria Theresa's reign. This small, detailed medal is a testament to the artistic skill and commemorative value of the 18th-century medallic tradition.