1 Thaler - Francis Joseph I 1852-1856 front 1 Thaler - Francis Joseph I 1852-1856 back
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1 Thaler - Francis Joseph I

 
Silver (.900) 25.99 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1852-1856
Value
1 Thaler (2)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
25.99 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
31 December 1892
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#33411
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Imperial eagle with Habsburg-Lorraine and Austria arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HVNG.BOH.LOMB.ET VEN. GAL.LOD.ILL.REX.A.A.1852

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

Engraver: Josef Schmitt

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire, minted between 1852 and 1856 during the reign of Francis Joseph I, is that it was designed by the Austrian engraver and medalist, Joseph Daniel Böhm. Böhm was a prominent artist of his time and is known for his work on various coins, medals, and banknotes. The coin features an image of Francis Joseph I on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other. The coin's design has been praised for its beauty and detail, making it a popular collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1853 B 2811 - - - - - -
1854 A - - - - - -
1855 A - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Thaler - Francis Joseph I 1852-1856 coin.