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Tyrolean Austria - 1809

1 Kreuzer

Obverse:

A crowned eagle, facing right, wings spread, its head encircled with a wreath.

Legend:

TIROL . GEFURSTETE GRAFSCHAFT

Size:

24.1 mm.

Reverse:

EIN KREUZER A wreath made of two crossed branches.

Legend:

NACH DEM CONVENTIONS FUSS

Exergue:

1809

Vern's Comments:

In 1805 the ancient Habsburg possession of Tyrol was given to Bavaria by Napoleon as a reward for faithful service rendered. Unfortunately, no one asked the Tyroleans whether they wanted to get traded off to folks they didn't particularly care for. As a result the famous insurrection led by Andreas Hofer took place and Napoleon was forced to send French troops to help his Bavarian allies take possession.

1 Kreuzer