Old Bedouin Talisman – Maria Theresa Taller – Yemen
Early to mid 20th century. Silver, glass beads on lether; gr. 51,6 (1.82 oz.); cm. 8,7 high x 8,0 width (3.30" x 3.14"). This talisman was the central piece of a necklace. The Maria Theresa Thaler is probably one of the most famous and well known coins of the world. Originally struck in Austria from 1740 to 1780, the...