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72 Asses - Frans II
1795 year| Silver (.812) | 29.44 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | City of Luxembourg (Luxembourgish States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis II (1792-1795) |
| Period | War of the First Coalition (1792-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | 72 Sols (18⁄5) |
| Currency | Sol (?-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.812) |
| Weight | 29.44 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#36184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Face value - 72 asses (sols) -
Two branches of oak in saltire with the n°13 in the center
Script: Latin
Lettering: LXXII ꟾ ASSES ꟾ 13
Edge
Plain
Comment
Obsidional coin struck by the Austrian occupant during the siege by the French revolutionary troops. This 72 sous Kronthaler was struck during the first months of 1795. The number 13 indicates the weight of the fine metal: 13 "löthig" (lot) corresponding to the silver title of 812.5 ‰.The weights vary strongly (27.06 - 32.40 g.)
Two different dies exist for this piece; the legends are absolutely the same but the arrangement of the engraving varies very slightly.
A variant in medal alignment is known. Its rating is 25% higher than the coin alignment.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 72 Asses - Frans II 1795 from City of Luxembourg (Luxembourgish States) made of Silver (.812) weighing 29.44 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The French Revolution, which began in 1789, had a significant impact on the Luxembourgish States, and the minting of this coin may have been a way for the government to assert its authority and stability during a time of upheaval. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition suggests that it may have been intended for circulation among the wealthier classes, as silver was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time.