© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
1½ Kreuzer - Francis II Siege coinage Týn nad Vltavou
1799 year| Lead | 9 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Francis II (1792-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1799 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Shape | Half circle |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#222034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Smooth (uniface)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Siege coinage of Týn nad Vltavou is dubious and some sources point to them being more modern fakes. However, two pieces were found by metal detectors on the battlefield of Austerlitz.Half of 3 Kreuzer (either Herber 4 or 5).
Minted in Týn nad Vltavou/Tyn an der Moldau.
Also called "goat coins" because soldiers used to pay for goats with those.
Exist also as 5 and 7 Kreuzer with different types of all 3 values.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1799 1½ Kreuzer coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia is that it was made of lead, which was a common material for coins at the time due to its low cost and durability. However, the use of lead in coins also had a practical drawback, as it was prone to corrosion and could potentially be harmful to people handling the coins. Despite these issues, the 1799 1½ Kreuzer coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
