Austria 1828-A 1/2 thaler
This specimen was lot 1264 in Jean Elsen sale 165 (Brussels, June 2026), where it sold for €100 (about US$138 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"AUTRICHE, François Ier (1806-1835), AR 1/2 Taler, 1828 A, Vienne. D/ T. l. à d., les cheveux courts. R/ Aigle impériale éployée et couronnée. Griffes au droit. Très Beau. (empire of Austria, Francis I, 1806-35, silver half thaler of 1828, Vienna mint. Obverse: laureate head right with short hair; reverse: crowned imperial eagle. scratches on the obverse, Very Fine.)"
This half thaler was struck at Vienna (A), Kremnitz (B), Prague (C), Karlsburg (E) and Nagybanya (G) 1825-30. This is a fairly common date.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 14.03 g, 0.833 fine silver, 35 mm diameter, lettered edge.
Catalog reference: KM 2154, Jaeckel 197; Her. 439.
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- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 165, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2026.
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