© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
½ Thaler - Francis I
1830 year| Silver (.833) | 14.03 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (I. Ferenc) (1792-1835) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1830 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (Tallér) (1) |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian Florin (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 14.03 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Glorified and crowned radiant Madonna with child on her left arm seated on a crescent
Script: Latin
Lettering: S · MARIA MATER DEI · PATRONA · HUNG · 1830 ·
Translation:
SANCTA MARIA MATER DEI PATRONA HUNGARIAE.
Saint Maria Mother of God, Protector of Hungary
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: LEGE ET FIDE
Translation: Law and Faith
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin was minted during the reign of Francis I, who was the first Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary. The coin features an image of Francis I on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of silver (.833) and weighs 14.03 grams. It was a standard circulation coin at the time and was used widely in Hungary and other parts of the Austrian Empire.
