1 Couronne / Kronenthaler - Franz I

€28,562.00
IssuerAustrian Netherlands
Year1755-1765
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Kronenthaler (63⁄20)
CurrencyFlorin (1744-1798)
CompositionSilver (.873)
Weight29.44 g
Dimensions39 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Jacques Roëttiers
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#22
Obverse descriptionCrowned double-headed eagle carrying in its heart the crowned shield of the emperor and in its talons two swords, the whole surrounded by the collar of the Golden Fleece. Latin legends in periphery with workshop mark.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCIS·D·GRATIA ROMAN·IMPERAT·S·A· (symbole main)
Reverse descriptionIn the center, the cross of Burgundy carrying in heart a flaming lighter to which is affixed the jewel of the Golden Fleece, flanked by three crowns: of Austria, Hungary and Bohemia. Latin legends in periphery with vintage above.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGERM·JERO·REX LOTH·BAR·MAG·HET·DUX 1755
EdgeSmooth with embossed inscriptions
Mintmain
Wolschot Mint, Antwerp, Belgium(1814)
tete d`ange
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage1755  - hand mintmark: Antwerp Mint -
1756  - hand mintmark: Antwerp Mint -
1757  - hand mintmark: Antwerp Mint -
1758  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint -
1759  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint -
1760  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint -
1761  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint -
1762  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint -
1763  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint -
1764  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint -
1765  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint -
Catalog ID1197348460
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