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½ Thaler - Francis II
| Silver (.833) | 14 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis II (1792-1806) Francis I of Austria (1804-1835) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1804-1806 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (1) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed imperial eagle, legend (beginning 1h) for "Germaniae Hungariae Bohemiae Rex Archidux Austriae Dix Lotharingiae Venetiae Salisburgensis
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERM HVN BOH REX A A D LOTH VEN SAL date
Edge
Inscribed text
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 and political change. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis II (1804-1806), who was the last Holy Roman Emperor and the first Emperor of Austria. This period saw the introduction of new economic policies and reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, which replaced the old thaler with the Austrian florin. Despite these changes, the ½ Thaler coin remained a popular and widely used denomination, and its design featuring the profile of Francis II has become a recognizable symbol of the era.
