1 Grossus - Franz II Coin for the Imperial Austrian Army

Emittente Austrian Partition of Poland
Anno 1794
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valore 1 Groschen (1⁄180)
Valuta Austrian Kronethaler (1772-1815)
Composizione Copper
Peso 4.2 g
Diametro 21.5 mm
Spessore
Forma Round
Tecnica
Orientamento
Incisore/i
In circolazione fino al
Riferimento/i Gum#2441, C#4
Descrizione del dritto Crowned double headed imperial eagle and Austrian coat of arms above crossed flags. Legend above for `Moneta Aerea Exercitus Caesarei Regii`
Scrittura del dritto Latin
Legenda del dritto MONET AER EXERCIT CAES REG
(Translation: Copper coin for the Imperial and Royal Army)
Descrizione del rovescio Value and date in 4 lines above wreath.
Scrittura del rovescio Latin
Legenda del rovescio I GROSSUS POL 1794
Bordo Floral pattern
Zecca
Tiratura 1794 - -
ID Numisquare 2036206850
Informazioni aggiuntive

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

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