½ Thaler - Ferdinand I
| Silver (.833) | 14.03 g | 30.1 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1835-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1837-1848 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (1) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 14.03 g |
| Diameter | 30.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with value at center. Legend (starts 1h) for "Rex Lombardiae et Venetiae Dalmatiae Galiciae Lodomeriae Illyriae, Archidux Austriae"
Script: Latin
Lettering: REX•LOMB•ET•VEN•DALM• GAL•LOD•ILL•A•A•1841•
Translation: King of Lombardy and Venetia, Dalmatia, Galicia and Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.
Edge
Smooth with inscribed text
Script: Latin
Lettering: RECTA – TVERI
Comment
Ferdinand I of Austria was king of Bohemia under the name Ferdinand V (see "Hujus Nominis V" in the legend). "König von Ungarn und Böhmen, dieses Namens der Fünfte", in german.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great economic change. The coin was introduced in 1837, just a few years after the Austrian Empire had adopted the gold standard, which replaced the previous silver-based currency. This change in monetary policy was a significant shift for the empire, and it had a profound impact on the value of the ½ Thaler coin. Despite being made of silver, the coin's value was now pegged to the value of gold, which made it a more stable currency than previous silver coins. This stability helped to promote economic growth and trade within the empire, and it contributed to the overall prosperity of the region during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1837 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1848 A | 3964 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Thaler - Ferdinand I 1837-1848 coin.
