10 Kreuzer - Francis I 1809-1810 front 10 Kreuzer - Francis I 1809-1810 back
10 Kreuzer - Francis I 1809-1810 photo

10 Kreuzer - Francis I

 
Silver (.500) 3.89 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Francis I of Austria (1804-1835)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1809-1810
Value
10 Kreuzers (⅙)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
3.89 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#33681
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle, value below in a frame.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HVN. BOH. GAL. REX. A. A. D. LO. SAL. WIRC.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Francis I, who was the first Emperor of Austria and ruled from 1804 to 1835. This coin was minted in 1809-1810, which was during the early years of Francis' reign, and it features an image of the emperor on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of silver (.500) and weighs 3.89 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists today.