½ Kreuzer - Francis II 1800 front ½ Kreuzer - Francis II 1800 back
½ Kreuzer - Francis II 1800 photo
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½ Kreuzer - Francis II

1800 year
Copper 1.8 g 20.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Francis II (1792-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1800
Value
½ Kreuzer (1⁄120)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.8 g
Diameter
20.5 mm
Thickness
0.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#7109
Rarity index
21%

Reverse

A crowned doubled headed eagle holding two swords divides the date. Fractionary value on eagle's breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
18 00

Interesting fact

The ½ Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire, minted in 1800 during the reign of Francis II, is interesting because it was one of the smallest coins in circulation at the time, with a diameter of only 13 mm. Despite its small size, it was made of copper, a relatively valuable metal at the time, and weighed a significant 1.8 grams. This coin is a testament to the economic and monetary systems of the Austrian Empire during the early 19th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1800 A - - - - - -

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