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½ Thaler - Ferdinand I
| Silver (.833) | 14.03 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1835-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1835-1836 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (1) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 14.03 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle with Habsburg-Lorraine and Austria arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HVNG BOH LOMB ET VEN GAL LOD IL REX A A date
Translation: King of Hungary, Bohemia, Lombardy and Venetia, Galicia, Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.
Edge
Smooth with inscribed text
Script: Latin
Lettering: RECTA – TVERI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant economic change. The coin was issued in 1835-1836, a period when the Austrian Empire was transitioning from a feudal economy to a capitalist economy. This change is reflected in the coin's design, which features an image of Emperor Ferdinand I on one side and an image of the Austrian coat of arms on the other. The coin's silver content and weight also reflect the Empire's shift towards a more modern monetary system.
