1/2 Thaler - Ferdinand V

€1.00
IssuerHungary
Year1837-1839
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Thaler (Tallér) (1)
CurrencyAustro-Hungarian Florin (1754-1857)
CompositionSilver (.833)
Weight14.03 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness2.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ÉH#1418, H#2080, Her#167, KM#423, Adamo#D9
Obverse descriptionHead of Ferdinand I facing right surrounded by abbreviated legend:
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFERD · I · D · G · AVST · IMP · HVNG · B · REX · H · N · V · R · L · V · D · G · L · I · A · A ·
(Translation: Ferdinand I, dei gratia Austriae imperator, Hungariae, Bohemiae rex huius nominis quintus, rex Lombardiae, Venetiae, Dalmatiae, Galiciae, Lodomeriae, Illyriae, archidux Austriae = Ferdinand I, by the grace of God, Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary and Bohemia, fifth by this name, King of Lombardy, Venice, Dalmatia, Galicia, Lodomeria, Illyria, and Archduke of Austria.)
Reverse descriptionThe Virgin Mary and the baby Jesus at center surrounded by rays of light, legend, denomination, and date.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS · MARIA · MATER · DEI PATRONA · HVNG · 1837 ·
(Translation: SANCTA MARIA MATER DEI PATRONA HUNGARIAE. Saint Maria Mother of God, Protector of Hungary)
EdgeSmooth with inscription
MintB
Kremnica, Slovakia(1328-date)
Mintage1837 B - -
1839 B - -
Catalog ID5246963190
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