© Lóránt
© Lóránt
1 Kreuzer - Ferdinand III St. Veit
| Silver | 0.64 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1639-1657 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#354235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Arms of St. Veit on two offset crosses behind, date in lower quadrants beneath shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCH AVS · E · CARIN · D · BR
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae et Carinthiae Dux Burgundiae
Translation: ...Archduke of Austria and Carinthia, Duke of Burgundy
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and the coin was minted during the reign of Ferdinand III, who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the time. The coin's design features an image of Ferdinand III on one side and the coat of arms of St. Veit on the other, which was a common design feature of coins during this period. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
