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¼ Couronne / Kronenthaler - Leopold II
| Silver (.873) | 7.36 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Leopold II (1790-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1790-1792 |
| 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#28683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Burgundian cross divides three crowns, decorated with the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCH·AVST·DVX·BVRG·LOTH·BRAB·COM·FLAN·
1792·
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Lotharingiae Brabantiae Comes Flandriae
Engraver: Théodore Van Berckel
Edge
Dotted line
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Leopold II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Habsburg Monarchy, which had a significant impact on the economy and trade of the Austrian Netherlands, where the coin was minted.
