Obverse © ECapoe
Obverse © ECapoe
5 Kreuzer - Ferdinand I
| Billon (.438 silver) | 2.23 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1835-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1835-1836 |
| Value | 5 Kreuzer (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Billon (.438 silver) |
| Weight | 2.23 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle with Habsburg-Lorraine and Austria arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GAL.LOD.IL.REX.A.A.1836.HVNG.BOH.LOMB.ET VEN. 5
Translation: King of Hungary, Bohemia, Lombardy and Venetia, Galicia, Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great economic change. The coin was introduced in 1835, just a few years after the Austrian Empire had adopted the gold standard, which replaced the previous silver-based currency. This change in monetary policy had a significant impact on the value of coins like the 5 Kreuzer, which was now worth less than it had been prior to the switch. Despite this, the coin remained in circulation until 1836, providing a unique window into the economic history of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1836 A | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Kreuzer - Ferdinand I 1835-1836 coin.
