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20 Kreuzers - Francis II
| Silver (.583) | 6.70 g | 27.88 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis II (1792-1806) Francis I of Austria (1804-1835) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1804-1806 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅓) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.583) |
| Weight | 6.70 g |
| Diameter | 27.88 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle with the shield of the Holly Empire on breast, framed value below with twigs. Legend around for "Germaniae Hungariae Bohemiae Rex Archidux Austriae - Dux Lotharengis Venetiae Salisburgi". Salzburg was joined to the Austrian Empire only in 1805. From 1798 to 1866, Venice was under Austrian rule (except for Napoleonic period 1805-14).
Script: Latin
Lettering: GER.HVN.BOH.REX.A.A. 20 D.LOTH.VEN.SAL.1806.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis II (1804-1806), who was the last Holy Roman Emperor and the first Emperor of Austria. This period saw the introduction of new economic policies and reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, which replaced the old system of guilders and florins with the krone and kreuzer. The 20 Kreuzers coin was a significant denomination in this new system and was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1805 B | 8402000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1805 C | 1993000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1805 E | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1806 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1806 B | 19090000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1806 C | 2977000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Kreuzers - Francis II 1804-1806 coin.
