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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 | 1817-1824 |
| 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#33719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
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 1822
Comment
Note. Franz II of the Holy Empire was also Franz I of Austria after 1806. Hence here the coin mentions Fransciscus I.The new territories mentioned on the legend, Lombardia, Venetia, Illiria, resulted from Wien Congress after Napoleon was defeated.
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 also known as the "Father of the Nation" due to his efforts in promoting the arts, education, and economy of the empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1817 A | 12024 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 A | 3695 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 B | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 B | 23000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 B | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 B | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 B | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1817-1824 coin.
