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5 Kreuzer - Joseph II
| Silver | 2.83 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Joseph II (1780-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1788-1790 |
| Value | 5 Kreuzer (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#79546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle with arms of Austria and Lorraine. Value below in a frame between wreath. Legend around (starts 1h) for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Lotharingiae Magnus Dux Hetruriae"
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCH AVST D BVRG / LOTH M D HET date
Interesting fact
The 5 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire, minted between 1788 and 1790 during the reign of Joseph II, features an image of the emperor on one side and the imperial eagle on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 2.83 grams. Despite its relatively small size and value, the coin was an important part of the Austrian currency system at the time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
