© Al Louarn
© Al Louarn
10 Kreuzers - Joseph II
| Silver (.500) | 3.77 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Joseph II (1780-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1784-1790 |
| Value | 10 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 3.77 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Double-headed Imperial eagle with Austria and Lorraine shield on breast. A framed value below. Legend around for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Lotharingiae Magnus Dux Hetruriae"
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCH . AUST . D . BVRG . LOTH . M . D . HET . 1790 X
Translation: The Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Lorraine, the Grand Duke of Tuscany
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Kreuzers coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Joseph II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government, as well as his support for the arts and education.
