6 Grossi - Coin for the Imperial Austrian Army
1794 year| Billon | 1.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Partition of Poland (Polish States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis II (1792-1806) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | 6 Grossi (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Austrian Kronethaler (1772-1815) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#435210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The crowned Austrian imperial eagle with flags below, lettering above the eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONET•ARG•EXERCIT•CAES•REG•
Unabridged legend: MONETA•ARGENTA•EXERCITUS•CAESAREI•REGII•
Translation: Silver coin of the royal-imperial army.
Edge
Decorated.
Comment
A trial strike with a surviving population of between 2 and 3 pieces.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 6 Grossi coin is that it was designed by renowned Austrian medallist and engraver, Joseph Daniel Böhm. Böhm was a prominent artist of his time and is known for his work on various coins, medals, and banknotes. His design for the Pattern 6 Grossi coin features a detailed image of the Austrian imperial eagle on the obverse side, and a crowned shield with the Polish coat of arms on the reverse side. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, with only a limited number minted in 1794.