The saltire or cross is located on the reverse of a Maria Theresia Taler, right next to the year. The saltire is sometimes also described as a pair of crossed staves that appear as an "X". It was added in 1753 and identifies the coin as adhering to the 1753 coinage convention (see History ).

A total of seven basic saltire types were identified by Dr. Leypold. As with the obverse and reverse types, there are several minor variations, which are described in detail in Dr. Leypold's book.

Type a		No dot between year and saltire. This type is commonly used on talers struck in Guenzburg.
Type b		Dot between year and saltire. This type is commonly seen on talers struck in Vienna, Karlsburg, and Prague.
Type c		Similar to type B, but with dot before and after the saltire. Seen on talers struck in Kremnitz and Italy.
Type d		Similar to type B, but with dot before and after the saltire. The saltire itself is similar to type c; difference is the form of the digits 1 and 7 in the year. Seen on talers struck in Italy.
Type e		Delicate beams; dot between year and saltire. First seen on Talers struck in 1790 by Leopold II. Seen on Maria Theresia Talers struck since 1790, including modern restrikes.
Type f		Similar to type e, except for the dot, which is after the saltire. Unknown mint; possibly Prague 1836, or Italy.
Type g		Similar to type e; however, there is a dot before and after the saltire. Struck in Italy.