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5 Kreuzer - Francis I

1815 year
Billon (.438 silver) 2.23 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Francis I of Austria (1804-1835)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1815
Value
5 Kreuzer (1⁄12)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Billon (.438 silver)
Weight
2.23 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#23831
Rarity index
66%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: HUN:BOH:GAL:REX:A:A LO WI ET IN FR D 1815

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change. The coin was issued in 1815, just after the end of the Napoleonic Wars, which had a significant impact on the Austrian economy. The government had to introduce a new currency, the Gulden, to replace the old currency, the Thaler, and the 5 Kreuzer coin was part of this new currency system. This coin was also minted during the reign of Emperor Francis I, who ruled the Austrian Empire from 1792 to 1835. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1815 A - - - - - -

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