7 Kreuzers - Francis I
| Billon (.420 silver) | 3.24 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis I of Lorraine (1745-1765) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1751-1765 |
| Value | 7 Kreuzers (7⁄60) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Billon (.420 silver) |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#49589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle with arms of Lorraine and Toscana. Value below in roman digits.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN TE DOMINE SPERAVI 1765 X
VII
P R
Translation: I put my hope in You, Lord
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 7 Kreuzers coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Francis I, who was the first emperor of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine. This coin was minted between 1751 and 1765, and it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, in this case, containing 420 silver. The coin weighs 3.24 grams and was widely used in circulation during that time.
