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1 Couronne / Kronenthaler - Leopold II
| Silver (.873) | 29.44 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Leopold II (1790-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1790-1792 |
| Value | 1 Kronenthaler (63⁄20) |
| Currency | Florin (1744-1798) |
| Composition | Silver (.873) |
| Weight | 29.44 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Two branches of vine branches crossed (cross of Saint Andrew), put on a burning lighter to which is suspended the jewel of the Golden Fleece, accosted by the three crowns: of Austria, Hungary and Bohemia.
Latin legends in periphery with the year at the end.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCH·AVST·DVX·BVRG·LOTH·BRAB·COM·FLAN·
1790·
Engraver: Théodore Van Berckel
Edge
Suscript (embossed)
Lettering: PIETATE ET CONCORDIA
Comment
NOTE: similar to KM#32Interesting fact
The 1 Couronne / Kronenthaler coin from Austrian Netherlands (now Belgium) was minted during the reign of Emperor Leopold II (1790-1792). It was made of silver with a purity of .873 and weighed 29.44 grams. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it's now a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
