½ Thaler - Francis Joseph I 1852-1856 front ½ Thaler - Francis Joseph I 1852-1856 back
½ Thaler - Francis Joseph I 1852-1856 photo
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½ Thaler - Francis Joseph I

 
Silver (.900) 12.99 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1852-1856
Value
½ Thaler (1)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
12.99 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
31 December 1892
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#33523
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Imperial eagle with Habsburg-Lorraine arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HVNG BOH LOMB ET VEN GAL LOD ILL REX A A date

Translation: King of Lombardy and Venetia, Dalmatia, Galicia and Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.

Engraver: Konrad Lange

Edge

Inscribed text "VIRIBVS VNITIS"

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 Joseph I, who was the longest-reigning emperor of Austria, ruling for over 68 years.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1853 B 3365 - - - - - -

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