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¼ Couronne / Kronenthaler - Francis II
| Silver (.873) | 7.36 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis II (1792-1795) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1792-1797 |
| Value | ¼ Kronenthaler (63⁄80) |
| Currency | Florin (1744-1798) |
| Composition | Silver (.873) |
| Weight | 7.36 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
Burgundian cross divides three crowns, decorated with the Order of the Golden Fleece. Legend around for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Lotharingiae Brabantiae Comes Flandriae"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCH·AVST·DVX·BVRG·LOTH·BRAB·COM·FLAN·
1793·
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Lorraine, Brabant, Count of Flanders.
Engraver: Théodore Van Berckel
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The Austrian Netherlands, which is now modern-day Belgium, was a province of the Habsburg Empire at the time, and the coin was minted during the reign of Francis II, who was the last Holy Roman Emperor and the first Emperor of Austria. This coin is a tangible piece of history that represents a unique moment in time, and its silver content and weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
