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Austria - 1792

Election of Francis II as Roman Emperor in Frankfurt

Obverse

Obverse:

Francis II, right.

Legend:

FRANCISCUS II. KOMANORUM IMPERATOR

Size:

21.9 mm.

Reverse

Reverse:

An irradiated altar is piled high with objects denoting kingship.

Legend:

PACIS ET BELLI DECUS

Exergue:

ELECT·FRANCOF·D·V·IUL· / MDCCLXXXXII

Vern's Comments:

The odd red line on the reverse was written at some point.

Election of Francis II as Roman Emperor in Frankfurt

obverse

Election of Francis II as Roman Emperor in Frankfurt

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