1 Grossus - Franz II Coin for the Imperial Austrian Army
| Émetteur | Austrian Partition of Poland |
|---|---|
| Année | 1794 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 1 Groschen (1⁄180) |
| Devise | Austrian Kronethaler (1772-1815) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Poids | 4.2 g |
| Diamètre | 21.5 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | |
| Orientation | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Gum#2441, C#4 |
| Description de l’avers | Crowned double headed imperial eagle and Austrian coat of arms above crossed flags. Legend above for `Moneta Aerea Exercitus Caesarei Regii` |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers |
MONET AER EXERCIT CAES REG (Translation: Copper coin for the Imperial and Royal Army) |
| Description du revers | Value and date in 4 lines above wreath. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | I GROSSUS POL 1794 |
| Tranche | Floral pattern |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
1794 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 2036206850 |
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Historical Context: The 1794 1 Grossus of Franz II, issued for the Imperial Austrian Army in the Austrian Partition of Poland, signifies a turbulent era. Holy Roman Emperor Franz II faced the costly French Revolutionary Wars. This copper coin, designated for Galicia (acquired in the First Partition), underscores the urgent need for local currency to sustain military operations. It serves