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
