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½ Couronne / Kronenthaler - Francis II
| Silver (.873) | 14.72 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis II (1792-1795) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1792-1797 |
| Value | ½ Kronenthaler (63⁄40) |
| Currency | Florin (1744-1798) |
| Composition | Silver (.873) |
| Weight | 14.72 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Burgundian cross divides three crowns, decorated with the Order of the Golden Fleece, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCH·AVST·DVX·BVRG·LOTH·BRAB·COM·FLAN·
1795·
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Lotharingiae Brabantiae Comes Flandriae
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Lorraine, Brabant, Count of Flanders.
Engraver: Théodore Van Berckel
Edge
Embossed text.
Lettering: FIDE ET LEGE
Translation: Faith and law
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Couronne / Kronenthaler - Francis II 1792-1797 coin from Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis II, who was the last Holy Roman Emperor and the first Emperor of Austria. This period saw the rise of nationalism and the fall of the Holy Roman Empire, making the coin a unique piece of history.
