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Half Kreuzer, emergency coin of Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, struck during the Napoleonic Wars
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Half Kreuzer, emergency coin of Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, struck during the Napoleonic Wars

anonymous · 1800 · striking (metalworking); copper (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Obverse: bust of Francis II with a laurel wreath facing right within an inscription. Reverse: crowned double-headed eagle with a sword in each claw and a shield on its breast, adorned with the chain of the Golden Fleece; on the shield: number ½, flanking the eagle: year.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
coinhalve kreuzersiege coinFrans II (Rooms-Duits keizer)Napoleontische oorlogen
Credit lineHalve kreuzer, noodmunt van Frans II, Duits keizer, geslagen ten tijde van de Napoleontische oorlogen. 1800. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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