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¼ Couronne / Kronenthaler - Joseph II
| Silver (.873) | 7.36 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Joseph II (1780-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1788-1790 |
| Value | ¼ Kronenthaler (63⁄80) |
| Currency | Florin (1744-1798) |
| Composition | Silver (.873) |
| Weight | 7.36 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Burgundian cross divides three crowns, decorated with the Order of the Golden Fleece below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCH · AVST · DVX · BVRG · LOTH · BRAB · COM · FLAN ·
1788
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Lotharingiae Brabantiae Comes Flandriae
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, of Lorraine and Brabant, Count of Flandres.
Engraver: Théodore Van Berckel
Edge
Text
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTUTE ET EXEMPLO
Translation: Virtue and example
Comment
There is some variation between the 3 mints, in exact size of features, relative position of designs and legends, an types of characters used in legend.Variety of edge for Mint of Kremnica:
