The "Coin History of Habsburg-Lothringen" by Reinhold Rieder offers a comprehensive insight into coin minting and the monetary system during the reign of Maria Theresa and the Habsburg-Lothringen monarchy. The book highlights the significant economic and political reforms implemented during this period and demonstrates how monetary policy contributed to the stability and influence of the Austrian monarchy. Rieder analyzes the development of the monetary system, including the introduction of paper money and copper coinage, as well as the role of the Maria Theresa thaler as a trade coin. The detailed presentation of coin history is complemented by historical contexts and the political challenges of the era, making the book a valuable resource for those interested in the history of the Habsburg monarchy and European monetary history.