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1 Kreuzer - Ferdinand I Linz ND
| Silver | 1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1531-1558 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#148995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Shield of upper Austria over 2 shifted crosses, the largest divides the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARC // HID // AVST // RIE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire from the House of Habsburg. This coin was minted in Linz, which was an important city in the Austrian Empire at the time. The coin weighs 1 gram and is made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal for coinage during this period.
