1 Thaler - Francis I
| Silver (.833) | 28.06 g | 39.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (I. Ferenc) (1792-1835) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1830-1841 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Tallér) (2) |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian Florin (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.06 g |
| Diameter | 39.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Glorified and crowned radiant Madonna with child on her left arm seated on a crescent
Lettering: S · MARIA MATER DEI · PATRONA · HUNG · 1830 ·
Translation:
SANCTA MARIA MATER DEI PATRONA HUNGARIAE.
Saint Maria Mother of God, Protector of Hungary
Edge
Inscribed text
Lettering: LEGE ET FIDE
Translation: Law and Faith
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from Hungary, minted between 1830 and 1841 during the reign of Francis I, is that it was part of a monetary reform aimed at stabilizing the Hungarian economy. The coin was introduced as a replacement for the previous currency, the Austrian Gulden, and it was designed to have a higher silver content, which gave it more value and stability. This coin was widely used in trade and commerce, and it played an important role in the economic development of Hungary during that time.
