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20 Kreuzers - Franz Xaver
1806 year| Silver | 6.7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Gurk (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Francis II Xaver von Salm-Reifferscheidt-Krautheim (1783-1822) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1806 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Florin |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Coat of arms under a crown. Date at end of legend on top left. Legend (starts 1h) for "Ex Principibus et Antiquus Comes de Salm-Reifferscheid"
Script: Latin
Lettering: EX PRINC ET ANTIQ COM DE SALM REIFFERSCHEID 1806
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers - Franz Xaver 1806 coin from the Bishopric of Gurk (Austrian States) is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Gurk, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This design was specifically created for this coin and is not found on any other coins from the same era or region.