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1 Thaler - Francis Joseph I First years of reign
| Silver (.833) | 28 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1848-1851 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (2) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1892 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle with Habsburg-Lorraine and Austria arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REX LOMB ET VEN DALM GAL LOD ILL A A date
Translation: King of Lombardy and Venetia, Dalmatia, Galicia and Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.
Engraver: Konrad Lange
Comment
All dates of these coins were minted in 1852 based on the draft of the main mintmaster Johann Ritter von Hassenbauer to commemorate the first dates of ruling of Franz Joseph. Originally ,only 12 pieces of every date and nominal were minted, two months later were minted another 10 pieces of every date and nominal (see Cubasch p. 21). One month later, there was another demand for the delivery of unspecified number of coins for public and church collections, the fulfillment of which was not confirmed.These coins were not intended for circulation but for representative purposes, and were distributed to senior state officials, devoted to state, church and several private collections. One piece of each date was given to emperor’s hands.
Interesting is the thaler of 1852 from the Vienna mint (this sheet), which was minted on April 14th 1852 as a pattern strike, in number of only 10 pieces. The title of dalmatian king was omitted in the inscription. Based on the instructions of the emperor, the title was added in the next dates (1848 – 1851). The Emperor however was not satisfied with the portrait to the left, so he was portrayed from the right at all later thalers.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire, minted during the first years of Francis Joseph I's reign (1848-1851), is that it features a unique design that showcases the young emperor's portrait, surrounded by an ornate frame with intricate details and inscriptions. The coin's design was created by the renowned Austrian engraver and medalist, Joseph Daniel Böhm, who was known for his exceptional craftsmanship and artistic vision. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item, with a weight of 28 grams and a silver purity of .833.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 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 (First years of reign) 1848-1851 coin.
