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3 Kreuzers - Francis II Siege coinage Týn nad Vltavou
1799 year| Lead | 7.2 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Francis II (1792-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1799 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#183968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Comment
Siege coinage of Týn nad Vltavou is dubious and some sources point to them being more modern fakes. However, two pieces were found by metal detectors on the battlefield of Austerlitz.8 pieces known.
Minted in Týn nad Vltavou/Tyn an der Moldau.
Also called "goat coins" because soldiers used to pay for goats with those.
Exist also as 5 and 7 Kreuzer with different types of all 3 values.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Francis II (Siege coinage Týn nad Vltavou) 1799 from Kingdom of Bohemia made of Lead weighing 7.2 g is that it was used as a form of emergency currency during the Napoleonic Wars. The coin was minted in 1799, during a time when the Kingdom of Bohemia was facing economic difficulties due to the ongoing war. To address this issue, the government decided to mint coins made of lead, which was a cheaper and more readily available material than traditional metals like silver or gold. This coin, along with other siege coins minted during this period, played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during a time of economic hardship.
