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½ Kreuzer - Joseph II
| Copper | 5.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Regent | Joseph II (1765-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1779 |
| Value | ½ Kreuzer (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Curved inscription (value in vertical arrangement, date, and mintmark) in cartouche
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
KREUTZER
1772
W.
Edge
Plain
Comment
For similar coins with an S mint mark see N#317744 under Hungary.
Interesting fact
The ½ Kreuzer coin was minted during the reign of Joseph II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government of the Austrian Empire. One of his reforms was the introduction of a new currency system, which included the ½ Kreuzer coin, that was designed to be more efficient and easier to use than the previous system. This coin was made of copper and weighed 5.5 grams, making it a significant improvement over the previous currency system.
