1/2 Kreuzer

€2.00
IssuerAustrian Empire
Year1851-1856
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Kreuzer (1⁄120)
CurrencyGulden (1754-1857)
CompositionCopper
Weight2.73 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Johann Weiss
In circulation to30 September 1863
Reference(s) KM#2181, ÉH#1449, H#2188-2190, Adamo#M2
Obverse descriptionCrowned imperial double-headed eagle, on the breast the arms of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with collar of the Golden Fleece, carrying a sword and the imperial orb. Legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringK·K·OESTERREICHISCHE SCHEIDEMUNZE·
(Translation: Imperial and Royal Austrian Scheidemünze)
Reverse descriptionFractionnary value, date and mintmark
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1/2 KREUZER 1851 A
EdgeSmooth
MintA
Münze Österreich, Vienna, Austria(1194-date)
B
Kremnica, Slovakia(1328-date)
C
Alba Iulia, Romania
E
Alba Iulia, Romania
G
Günzburg, Germany
Mintage1851 A - -
1851 C - - 100
1851 E - H#2189 -
1851 G - H#2190 -
1851 (1851-1856) B - H#2188 - 27 733 000
Catalog ID7821395000
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