Austrian Netherlands 1 Couronne / Kronenthaler - Franz I, 1755 – 1765
Information
Country
Austrian Netherlands
Austrian Netherlands
Currency
Florin
(1744 – 1798)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Kronenthaler
Year
1755 – 1765
Ruler
Francis I
(1745–1765)
Composition
Silver (.873)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
29.44
Diameter (mm)
39
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Kronenthaler from Austrian Netherlands. Issued from 1755 to 1765. Struck in Silver (.873). Measures 39 mm and weighs 29.44 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned double-headed eagle carrying in its heart the crowned shield of the emperor and in its talons two swords, the whole surrounded by the collar of the Golden Fleece. Latin legends in periphery with workshop mark.
- Reverse
- In the center, the cross of Burgundy carrying in heart a flaming lighter to which is affixed the jewel of the Golden Fleece, flanked by three crowns: of Austria, Hungary and Bohemia. Latin legends in periphery with vintage above.
- Edge
- Smooth with embossed inscriptions
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1765 | — | — | — | angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint | 28% | |
| 1764 | — | — | — | angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint | 16% | |
| 1763 | — | — | — | angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint | 32% | |
| 1762 | — | — | — | angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint | 20% | |
| 1761 | — | — | — | angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint | 12% | |
| 1760 | — | € 200,00 | — | angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint | 8% | |
| 1759 | — | — | — | angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint | 12% | |
| 1758 | — | — | € 160,00 | angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint | 8% | |
| 1757 | — | — | — | hand mintmark: Antwerp Mint | 12% | |
| 1756 | — | — | — | hand mintmark: Antwerp Mint | 20% | |
| 1755 | — | — | — | hand mintmark: Antwerp Mint | 16% |
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