20 Kreuzers - Francis I 1806-1814 front 20 Kreuzers - Francis I 1806-1814 back
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20 Kreuzers - Francis I

 
Silver (.583) 6.68 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Francis I of Austria (1804-1835)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1806-1814
Value
20 Kreuzers (⅓)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Silver (.583)
Weight
6.68 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#18835
Rarity index
25%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle, value below in a frame surrounded by wreath. Legend around (starts 1h) for "Hungariae Bohemiae Galiciae Rex Archidux Austriae Dux Lodomeriae Salisburgensis Wirceburgensis"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HVN·BOH·GAL·REX·A·A· D·LO·SAL·WIRC· date
20

Translation: King of Hungary, Bohemia and Galicia, archduke of Austria, duke of Lodomeria, Salzburg and Wurzburg

Edge

Design

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers 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. The coin was minted in silver and has a weight of 6.68 grams, making it a substantial piece of currency for its time. Additionally, the coin features an image of Francis I on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other, making it a symbol of the empire's power and influence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1807 B 6723000 - - - - - -
1807 C 2421000 - - - - - -
1808 A - - - - - -
1808 B 3235000 - - - - - -
1808 C 1188000 - - - - - -
1809 A - - - - - -
1809 B 7239000 - - - - - -
1809 C 2381000 - - - - - -
1810 A - - - - - -
1810 C 714000 - - - - - -
1812 C 92000 - - - - - -
1813 C 55000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Kreuzers - Francis I 1806-1814 coin.