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5 Kreuzer - Francis II Siege coinage Týn nad Vltavou
1799 year| Lead | 21 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Francis II (1792-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1799 |
| Value | 5 Kreuzer (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Size | 75 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#137670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank.
Edge
Plain
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.Minted in Týn nad Vltavou/Tyn an der Moldau.
Also called "goat coins" because soldiers use to pay for goats with those.
Exist also as 3 and 7 Kreuzer with different types of all 3 values.
26x75 mm - size may vary.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Kreuzer coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia is that it was made of lead, which was a common material for coins at the time due to its low cost and durability. However, lead is a toxic substance and handling it can be harmful to human health, so it's interesting to note that the use of lead in coins has largely been discontinued in modern times in favor of safer materials.
