I think Gene has been pretty much spot on throughout on this, and with the Austrian assessment. Interesting detective work by him and Fernando on the crown, and these are always compelling clues in identifying markings. Often books on coins of the period can be revealing when trying to identify royal markings and cyphers as well.
I think the Austrians were often supplied by Solingen in these times and I think at least one Solingen maker used the crown but havent got it handy at the moment. Most Austrian makers or importers are listed in Bezdeks compendium.
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