Austrian Empire 5 Kreuzer - Maria Theresia, 1772 – 1779

Vienna

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Austrian Empire Austrian Empire
Currency Gulden (1754 – 1857)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Kreuzer
Year 1772 – 1779
Ruler Maria Theresa (1740–1780)
Composition Billon (.438 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 2.33
Diameter (mm) 21.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Kreuzer from Austrian Empire. Issued from 1772 to 1779. Struck in Billon (.438 silver). Measures 21.5 mm and weighs 2.33 g.

Obverse
Veiled bust right in wreath
Reverse
Crowned imperial double eagle with Austrian arms on breast. Value in a frame with wreath below, mint marks below talons.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1779 CA — Her#1290 15%
1778 CA — Her#1289 31%
1772 CK — Her#1288 69%

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