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Maria Theresa dollar

noun Ma·ria The·re·sa dollar \mə-ˈrē-ə-tə-ˈrā-sə-, -ˈrā-zə-\

Definition of MARIA THERESA DOLLAR

:  a 1780 silver trade coin used in the Middle East
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First Known Use of MARIA THERESA DOLLAR

circa 1883

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