Kronenthaler

Nassau Kronenthaler, 1817

The Kronenthaler was a silver coin first issued in 1755 in the Austrian Netherlands (see Austrian Netherlands Kronenthaler) and which became a popular trade coin in early 19th century Europe.[1] Most examples show the bust of the Austrian ruler on the obverse and three or four crowns on the reverse, hence the name which means "crown thaler" (also Brabanter and crocione (Italian).

  1. ^ Clain-Stefanelli (1978). Monnaies européennes et monnaies coloniales américaines entre 1450 et 1789. Smithsonian Institution. p. 213.