20 Kreuzers - Joseph II 1780-1787 front 20 Kreuzers - Joseph II 1780-1787 back
20 Kreuzers - Joseph II 1780-1787 photo
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20 Kreuzers - Joseph II

 
Silver (.580) 6.7 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Joseph II (1780-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1780-1787
Value
20 Kreuzers (⅓)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Silver (.580)
Weight
6.7 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#89654
Rarity index
65%

Reverse

Double headed Imperial eagle with Austria and Lorraine shield on breast. Framed value below. Legend around for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Lotharengiae Magnus Dux Hetruriae".

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCH AVST D B LOTH // M D HETR date X

Comment

Two types exist, without (KM#2068.1) or with (KM#2068.2) lion face on shoulder.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Joseph II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government, as well as his support for the arts and education.