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© H. D. Rauch
1 Kreuzer - Frederick III - V Wiener Neustadt
1456 year| Silver | 1.09 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1453-1493) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1456 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer |
| Currency | Pfennig (800-1500) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.09 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#162117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin (uncial)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire, minted in 1456 during the reign of Frederick III, features an image of the emperor on horseback on its obverse side. This design was meant to symbolize the emperor's power and authority, as well as his role as a protector of the empire. The coin's reverse side features the coat of arms of Wiener Neustadt, the city where the coin was minted. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early European coinage, and its design has been widely studied by numismatists and historians.