1844 A Austria 20 Kreuzer Silver Coin – Ferdinand I of Austria – KM#2195 Vienna

1844 Austria 20 Kreuzer Silver Coin - Ferdinand I

Historic silver 20 Kreuzer coin struck in 1844 during the reign of Ferdinand I of Austria, ruler of the Austrian Empire and part of the powerful Habsburg dynasty.

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Coin Details

• Country: Austrian Empire

• Year: 1844

• Denomination: 20 Kreuzer

• Ruler: Ferdinand I

• Mint: Vienna

• Mint Mark: A

• Composition: Silver (.438)

• Weight: ~2.1 g

• Diameter: ~20 mm

• KM Number: KM#2195

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Obverse

Right-facing portrait of Ferdinand I with Latin legend:

"FERD. I. D. G. AVSTR. IMP. HVNG. BOH. REX."

(Translation: Ferdinand I, by the Grace of God Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary and Bohemia)

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Reverse

Imperial double-headed Habsburg eagle holding sword and orb with shield on chest.

Legend includes the date 1844 and denomination 20.

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Condition

Circulated historical silver coin showing age and wear but with clear date and main design elements visible.

Please review photos for exact condition.

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Historical Note

Coins from this period were issued during the final decades before the revolutionary upheavals of 1848, which reshaped much of Europe and the Austrian Empire.

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✔ Great addition for:

• Austrian Empire collectors

• Habsburg history collectors

• World silver coin collections