½ Thaler - Franz Josef I

Features

Issuer Liechtenstein
Prince Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1772-1781)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1778
Value ½ Thaler
Currency Thaler (1728-1868)
Composition Silver (.833)
Weight 14 g
Diameter 34 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
24649
References C# 5
William D. Craig; 1976. Coins of the World, 1750-1850 (3rd edition). Western Publishing, Racine, Wisconsin, United States.

Obverse

Mantled bust of Franz Josef I facing right with chain of the Golden Fleece. Lettering around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRANC·IOS·D·G·S·R·I·PR·& GUB·DOM·DE LIECHTENSTEIN·
F·Wˣ

Translation: Latin: Franz Ioseph Dei Gratia Sacri Romani Imperii Princeps & Gubernator Domus De Liechtenstein.

Reverse

Crowned oval Coat of Arms within frame suspending order chain. Lettering around. Date at the end of a legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: OPP·& CARN·DUX·COM·RITTB·S·C·M·CONS·INT·AUR·VELLERIS EQUES·1778·

Translation: Latin: Oppaviae & Carnoviae Dux Comes Rittbergae Sacrae Caesareae Majestatis Consiliarius Intimus Aurei Velleris Eques

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1778  1 250

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