Austrian Empire 3 Kreuzers - Franz II, 1799

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Austrian Empire Austrian Empire
Currency Gulden (1754 – 1857)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 3 Kreuzer
Year 1799
Ruler Francis II (1792–1805)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Weight (g) 17
Diameter (mm) 31
Thickness (mm) 3
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Kreuzer from Austrian Empire. Issued in 1799. Struck in Copper. Measures 31 mm and weighs 17 g.

Obverse
Portrait of Francis II of Habsburg. Legend around for "Franciscus II, dei gratia, Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus, Germaniae Hungariae Bohemiae Rex, Archidux Austriae". (Francis II, by god Grace Roman Emperor always august, King of Germany, Hungary and Bohemia, Archduke of Austria)
Reverse
Crowned imperial double-headed eagle, value on breast with Golden Fleece around, divided date
Edge
Ornamental pattern

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1799 A — 48%
1799 B — 66%
1799 C — 7%

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