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1 Kreuzer - Joseph II

 
Copper 7.4 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Joseph II (1780-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1780-1790
Value
1 Kreuzer (1⁄60)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.4 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#5354
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

Value, date within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EIN
KREUTZER
1790 ·
S

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 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. As part of these efforts, he introduced a new currency system in 1780, which included the 1 Kreuzer coin as a standard circulation coin. This coin was made of copper and weighed 7.4 grams, and it was used throughout the empire for everyday transactions. Despite its relatively small denomination, the 1 Kreuzer coin played an important role in the economy of the Austrian Empire during this time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1781 A - - - - - -
1782 B - - - - - -
1790 A - - - - - -
1790 S - - - - - -

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