30 Kreuzers - Joseph II 1767-1769 front 30 Kreuzers - Joseph II 1767-1769 back
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30 Kreuzers - Joseph II

 
Silver (.583) 7 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Regent
Joseph II (1765-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1767-1769
Value
30 Kreuzer (½)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Silver (.583)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#381081
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed imperial eagle with arms of Austria and Lorraine.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VIRTUTE ET EXEMPLO 1768 · X
I.C.S.K

Translation: Virtue and example.

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 30 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.