1 Grossus - Franz II Coin for the Imperial Austrian Army

Uitgever Austrian Partition of Poland
Jaar 1794
Type Standard circulation coin
Waarde 1 Groschen (1⁄180)
Valuta Austrian Kronethaler (1772-1815)
Samenstelling Copper
Gewicht 4.2 g
Diameter 21.5 mm
Dikte
Vorm Round
Techniek
Oriëntatie
Graveur(s)
In omloop tot
Referentie(s) Gum#2441, C#4
Beschrijving voorzijde Crowned double headed imperial eagle and Austrian coat of arms above crossed flags. Legend above for `Moneta Aerea Exercitus Caesarei Regii`
Schrift voorzijde Latin
Opschrift voorzijde MONET AER EXERCIT CAES REG
(Translation: Copper coin for the Imperial and Royal Army)
Beschrijving keerzijde Value and date in 4 lines above wreath.
Schrift keerzijde Latin
Opschrift keerzijde I GROSSUS POL 1794
Rand Floral pattern
Muntplaats
Oplage 1794 - -
Numisquare-ID 2036206850
Aanvullende informatie

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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