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½ Thaler - Francis I
| Silver (.833) | 14.03 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis I of Austria (1804-1835) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1825-1830 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (1) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 14.03 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle. Legend around (starts 1h) for "Hungariae Bohemiae Lombardiae et Venetiae Galiciae Lodomeriae Illiriae Rex, Archidux Austriae".
Script: Latin
Lettering: HVN BOH LOMB ET VEN GAL LOD ILL REX A A 1829
Edge
Inscribed text
Lettering: IUSTITIA REGNORUM FUNDAMENTUM
Comment
Note. Franz II of the Holy Empire was also Franz I of Austria after 1806. Hence here the coin mentions Fransciscus I.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Francis I, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Austrian state. The coin's design, featuring a portrait of the emperor and an image of the Austrian coat of arms, reflects the imperial ideology of the time and serves as a symbol of the empire's power and influence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1825 B | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1826 B | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1827 C | 5230 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Thaler - Francis I 1825-1830 coin.
