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20 Kreuzers - Francis I

1831 year
Silver (.583) 6.68 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Francis I of Austria (1804-1835)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1831
Value
20 Kreuzers (⅓)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Silver (.583)
Weight
6.68 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#33670
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Crowned double headed Imperial eagle holding sword, sceptre and orb, shield with arms of Habsburg, Austria and Lorraine on the breast surrounded by the cord of the Golden Fleece. Value below. Legend (start 1h) for "Hungariae Bohemiae, Lombardiae et Venetiae, Galiciae Lodomeriae Ilyriae Rex"

Script: Latin

Lettering: HVN BOH LOMB ET VEN GAL LOD IL REX A A 1831

Translation: King of Hungary, Bohemia, Lombardy and Venice, Galicia, Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers - Francis I 1831 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1831, just a few years after the Congress of Vienna, which marked the beginning of a new era of conservatism and reactionary politics in Europe. The coin's design, featuring an image of Francis I, the first Emperor of Austria, reflects the growing influence of nationalism and imperialism during this time period. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a common practice during this era, as it was a widely accepted and valued metal for currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1831 A - - - - - -

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