6 Kreuzer - Francis II 1792-1800 front 6 Kreuzer - Francis II 1792-1800 back
6 Kreuzer - Francis II 1792-1800 photo
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6 Kreuzer - Francis II

 
Billon (.375 silver) 2.45 g 21.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Further Austria (Austrian States)
Emperor
Francis II (1792-1805)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1792-1800
Value
6 Kreuzers (0.1)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon (.375 silver)
Weight
2.45 g
Diameter
21.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#38071
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VORD. OEST. SCHEID. MUNZ.
VI KREUTZER

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Kreuzer coin from Further Austria is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis II, who was the last Holy Roman Emperor and the first Emperor of Austria. This period saw the rise of Napoleon and the French Revolution, which had a significant impact on the political and economic landscape of Europe. Despite these challenges, the 6 Kreuzer coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the Austrian States.