Hungary ½ Thaler - Ferdinand V, 1837 – 1839

½ Thaler from Hungary. Issued from 1837 to 1839. Struck in Silver (.833). Measures 30 mm and weighs 14.03 g.

Obverse

Head of Ferdinand I facing right surrounded by abbreviated legend: (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

The Virgin Mary and the baby Jesus at center surrounded by rays of light, legend, denomination, and date. (SANCTA MARIA MATER DEI PATRONA HUNGARIAE.
Saint Maria Mother of God, Protector of Hungary)

Edge

Smooth with inscription (Guard of Right)