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10 Kreuzers - Francis I
| Silver (.500) | 3.7 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis I of Lorraine (1745-1765) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1754-1766 |
| Value | 10 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54643 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Two-headed, crowned imperial eagle with the coat-of-arms of Loarraine and Tuscany, placed on a platform.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN TE DOMINE SPERAVI•1764•X
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Kreuzers coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Francis I, who was the first emperor of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine. This coin was minted between 1754 and 1766 and was made of silver with a purity of .500, which means it contained 50% silver. The coin weighed 3.7 grams and was a standard circulation coin during its time.
