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Austrian 30 Kreuzer
Austria
1807–1857
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$5.29
Based on Silver spot price ($81.65/oz) · 33.3% purity · 6.05g
Updated 1:17 PM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Austria |
| Years Minted | 1807–1857 |
| Composition | 0.333 silver |
| Weight | 6.05 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the portrait of the reigning emperor, such as Franz II.
Reverse
Depicts the Austrian coat of arms with the denomination and date.
History & Notable Facts
The Austrian 30 Kreuzer was frequently minted from silver recycled from older coins, including melted Spanish reales, a practical habit in the Habsburg Empire's far-flung finances.
That made it a workhorse for everyday transactions in a time when the empire stretched from Italy to Poland. Weighing around 8.7 grams with a diameter of about 27 millimeters, it carried the bust of whichever emperor was in vogue—Francis I or Ferdinand—on one side, and the imperial double-headed eagle on the other. Designs varied slightly by year, but consistency was key for trade.
We don't know the exact mintage for many issues; Vienna's records from the 1840s are particularly murky. Still, these coins turned up in pockets across Europe, a testament to Austria's economic reach.
As for myths, I've heard tales of hidden treasures involving these, but they're just that—myths. Most ended up as pocket change.
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