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1 Thaler - Ferdinand l
| Silver (.833) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1835-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1837-1848 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (2) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with value at center. Legend (starts 1h) for "Rex Lombardiae et Venetiae Dalmatiae Galiciae Lodomeriae Illyriae, Archidux Austriae"
Script: Latin
Lettering: REX·LOMB·ET·VEN·DALM· GAL·LOD·ILL·A·A·1844·
Translation: King of Lombardy and Venetia, Dalmatia, Galicia and Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: TVERI RECTA
Comment
Ferdinand I of Austria was king of Bohemia under the name Ferdinand V (see "Hujus Nominis V" in the legend). "König von Ungarn und Böhmen, dieses Namens der Fünfte", in german.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was used as a means of payment for soldiers during the Revolutions of 1848. The coin was widely accepted and trusted, and its value remained stable despite the political and economic turmoil of the time. This speaks to the coin's durability and reliability, as well as the importance of a stable currency during times of uncertainty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1843 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1844 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1848 A | 119000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Thaler - Ferdinand l 1837-1848 coin.
