1/2 Couronne / Kronenthaler - Franz I

€28,563.00
IssuerAustrian Netherlands
Year1755-1765
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Kronenthaler (63⁄40)
CurrencyFlorin (1744-1798)
CompositionSilver (.873)
Weight14.72 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Jacques Roëttiers
In circulation to1798
Reference(s) KM#20
Obverse descriptionCrowned double headed imperial eagle with composite arms surrounded by the chain of the Golden Fleece. Legend around FRANCI (cus)• (ei)•GRATIA ROMA (orum)•JMPERA (or)• (emper)• (ugustus)•
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCIS·D·GRATIA ROMAN·JMPERAT·S·A·
Reverse descriptionBurgundian cross divides three crowns, decorated with the Order of the Golden Fleece. Legend around for `Germaniae Hierosolymae Rex Lotharingiae Barri Magnus Hetruriae Dux`
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGERM·JERO·REX LOTH·BAR·MAG·HET·DUX 1756
EdgeEmbossed text.
Mint
Mintage1755  - hand mintmark: Antwerp Mint -
1756  - hand mintmark: Antwerp Mint -
1757  - hand mintmark: Antwerp Mint -
1758  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint -
1759  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint -
1760  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint -
1761  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint -
1762  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint -
1763  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint -
1764  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint -
1765  - angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint -
Catalog ID2661202720
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