1/4 Kreuzer

€1.00
IssuerAustrian Empire
Year1851
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Kreuzer (1⁄240)
CurrencyGulden (1754-1857)
CompositionCopper
Weight1.37 g
Dimensions17.5 mm
Thickness0.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Josef Schmitt
In circulation to31 December 1858
Reference(s) KM#2180, ÉH#1450, H#2191-2193, Adamo#M1
Obverse descriptionCrowned imperial double-headed eagle, on the breast the arms of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with collar of the Golden Fleece, carrying a sword and the imperial orb. Legend around for `Kaiserliche und Königliche Östereichische Scheidemünze` (Imperial and Royal Austrian, a Scheidemünze is a common coin for which the metal is worth less than the face value).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringK·K·OESTERREICHISCHE SCHEIDEMUNZE·
Reverse descriptionFractionnary value and date below a line
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1/4 KREUZER 1851 A
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1851 A - -
1851 B - H#2191 - 9 637 432
1851 C - -
1851 E - H#2192 -
1851 G - H#2193 -
Catalog ID9104819340
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