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3 Kreuzers - Franz II
| Issuer | Imperial Austrian Mint |
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| Year | 1800-1803 |
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| Diameter | 30 mm |
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| Reverse description | A large numeral '3' denoting the denomination is superimposed at the center of a displayed double-headed eagle, each head surmounted by an imperial crown, with a single larger crown above the junction of the two necks. The eagle's wings are spread and its body is decorated with a shield on the breast. The date is divided across the field with digits flanking the eagle's body — two digits to the left and two to the right. The design is framed by a toothed border with no surrounding legend. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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Franz II issued these copper 3 Kreuzer pieces during a period of severe monetary strain brought on by the French Revolutionary Wars. Austria's silver and gold reserves were being drained to finance successive military campaigns against France, forcing an increasing reliance on copper coinage for everyday transactions. The Banco-Zettel paper currency was already depreciating badly — the copper coinage that circulated alongside it fared little better in public confidence.
Heavy circulation wear is the norm for survivors. These coins worked hard.