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The other side of the Maria Theresa coin
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JOANNE GLOVER wrote in glowing terms in last Sunday's News of
the World about what is considered to be the world's most beautiful
coin - the Maria Theresa thaler. She began by explaining how the
coin world was in a frenzy about the distribution of these silver
bullion pieces, whose origin dates back to the Holy Roman Empire.
Each bore the imposing bust of the legendary Empress and the date
1780, she added.
There was no doubt that the coins had a superb reputation, Ms
Glover went on, having for many years circulated as a trusted
medium of exchange in the Middle and Near East. She told her ...
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Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe
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Newspaper article from: The Independent - London
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OBITUARY : Sir Kingsley Amis
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London
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Newspaper article from: The Washington Post
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News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times
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Newspaper article from: Evening Standard - London
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Newspaper article from: The Independent - London
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 "Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)")
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KINGSLEY AMIS; ORIGINAL `ANGRY YOUNG MAN'.(CAPITAL REGION)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
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Newspaper article from: Evening Standard - London
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 "Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)")
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