20 Kreuzer 1792-1804 [Austria]

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20 Kreuzer 1792-1804 [Austria]

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  • Country: Austria
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 6.68 g
  • Metal: Silver
  • Fineness: 583
  • Designation: Ag
  • Denomination: 20 Kreuzer
  • Currency Unit: Kreuzer
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Summary: KM# 2139
  • Diameter: 28 mm
  • G: 441 ₽
  • Reverse
    In the central part is a double-headed eagle with outstretched wings; the eagle's heads are haloed, with a crown above them. In its right talon, the eagle holds a sword and scepter; in its left, an orb. On its breast is a crowned heraldic shield depicting the coats of arms of Austria and Lorraine, framed by a chain. Below, the number 20 is within a cartouche. The cartouche is flanked on the right by a palm branch and on the left by a laurel branch. Along the edge of the coin is a Latin inscription on the right and left: 'ARCH∙AVST∙D∙BVRG∙LOTH∙M∙D∙HET∙1804∙' (Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Lorraine, Grand Duke of Tuscany 1804). At the end of the legend is a mark in the shape of the Latin letter 'X'. The edge of the coin features decorative raised denticles.
  • Obverse
    In the center, within a circle formed by semicircular laurel branches, is the right-facing profile of Franz II, Emperor of the Austrian Empire, King of Hungary and Bohemia, wearing a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon. The branches are tied at the bottom with a ribbon. Along the edge of the coin runs a Latin text on the right and left: 'FRANC∙II∙D∙G∙R∙I∙S∙A∙GERM∙HV∙BO∙REX∙' (Franz II, by the Grace of God, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, King of Germany, Hungary and Bohemia). Below the portrait is the Latin letter 'E' - the mint mark of the Karlsburg mint. The edge of the coin features decorative raised denticles.

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