15 Kreuzer 1807 [Austria]

About the object

Country: Austria
Shape: Round
Weight: 13.12 g
Metal: Copper
Designation: Cu
Denomination: 15 Kreuzer
Currency unit: Kreuzer
Orientation: Medal alignment
Summary: KM# 2138
Diameter: 35.12 mm

Reverse

In the central part, within a dotted border, is the coat of arms of the Austrian Empire: a double-headed eagle with wings spread, its heads crowned, above them the Crown of Saint Stephen. In its right talon is a sword, in its left a scepter. On the eagle's breast, within a circle framed by a chain, is the numeral '15'. Along the inner edges of the border is the German inscription 'WIENER ST∙BANCO ZET∙THEILUNG∙MUNZ Z∙15∙' (Vienna City Bank note coin for 15 Kreuzer). On both sides of the border, the number '15' is placed vertically. Around the circumference along the rim is the German inscription 'FUNFZEHEN KREUTZER ERBLAENDISCH∙1807∙' (Fifteen Kreuzer hereditary lands 1807). The edge of the coin has a toothed pattern.

Obverse

Centered within a dotted border 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. Below the portrait is the Latin letter 'S'. On both sides of the border, the number '15' is placed vertically. Along the arc of the coin's edge runs a German text: to the right and left 'FRANZ KAIS∙V∙OEST∙KOEN∙Z∙HUN∙BOEH∙GALIZ∙U∙LOD∙' (Franz Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, Bohemia, Galicia and Lodomeria). The rim of the coin features decorative raised teeth.