20 Kreuzers - Franz Josef I 1778 front 20 Kreuzers - Franz Josef I 1778 back
20 Kreuzers - Franz Josef I 1778 photo
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20 Kreuzers - Franz Josef I

1778 year
Silver (.583) 6.68 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Liechtenstein
Prince
Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1772-1781)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1778
Value
20 Kreuzers (⅙)
Currency
Thaler (1728-1868)
Composition
Silver (.583)
Weight
6.68 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#24651
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned oval Coat of Arms within frame suspending order chain. Lettering around. Date at the end of a legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OPP·& CARN·DUX·COM·RITTB·S·C·M·CONS·INT·AUR·VELLERIS EQUES·1778·
20

Translation: Latin: Oppaviae & Carnoviae Dux Comes Rittbergae Sacrae Caesareae Majestatis Consiliarius Intimus Aurei Velleris Eques

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers - Franz Josef I 1778 coin from Liechtenstein is that it features a unique design element - the portrait of Franz Josef I is surrounded by a wreath made of oak leaves and tied with a ribbon, which symbolizes strength and unity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1778  2000 - - - - - -

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