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17 Kreuzer - Francis I
1760 year| Silver | 6.1 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis I of Lorraine (1745-1765) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1760 |
| Value | 17 Kreuzers (17⁄60) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#79565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle with arms of Lorraine and Tuscany. Value in Roman digits below. The legend starts at 7h.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN TE DOMINE SPERAVI date X
Comment
Could be considered a variant of KM#2026.1 for the starting position of the legend on reverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 17 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Francis I, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government, as well as his support for the arts and sciences.
