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1 Kreuzer - Joseph II
1780 year| Copper | 7.1 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Regent | Joseph II (1765-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1780 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#55330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Straight inscription (value, date, and mintmark) in wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIN
KREUTZER
1780.
W.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Similar Austrian and Hungarian issues, see below:Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from 1780 features an image of Emperor Joseph II on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other. Joseph II was a prominent figure in Austrian history, known for his enlightened reforms and his efforts to centralize the government. He was also a patron of the arts and sciences, and his reign saw a flourishing of culture and intellectual pursuits. The coin's design reflects the importance of the emperor and the Austrian state at the time.
