1 Couronne / Kronenthaler - Joseph II Type 1

€1.00
IssuerAustrian Netherlands
Year1781-1789
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)Théodore Van Berckel
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#32, Dav EC III#1284
Obverse descriptionLaureate profile of the sovereign, turned to the right with long hair tied. Latin legends around the edge.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOSEPH·II·D·G·R·IMP·S·A·GER·HIER·HUNG·BOH·REX·
Reverse descriptionCross of Burgundy carrying in heart a lighter to which is affixed the jewel of the Golden Fleece, and cantoned by 3 crowns.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringARCH·AUST·DUX·BURG LOTH·BRAB·COM·FLAN· 17//84
EdgeSuscript (embossed)
Mint
Mintage1781  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint - 44 000
1782  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint - 30 360
1783  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint - 172 394
1784  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint - 928 107
1785  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint - 1 350 974
1786  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint - 1 385 987
1787  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint - 256 458
1788  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint - 87 283
1789  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint - 356 203
Catalog ID5759118500
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