15 Kreuzers - Charles VI (Graz) 1728 front 15 Kreuzers - Charles VI (Graz) 1728 back
15 Kreuzers - Charles VI (Graz) 1728 photo
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15 Kreuzers - Charles VI Graz

1728 year
Silver 6.2 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1728
Value
15 Kreuzer (¼)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.2 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#78401
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle with a Styria shield (panther spitting fire), the value in a frame divides the legend below. Legend (starts 1h) for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae et Styriae".

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AUSTR DUX (XV) BURG & STYRIÆ date

Interesting fact

The 15 Kreuzers coin from the Austrian Empire, minted in 1728 during the reign of Charles VI, features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the Habsburg double-headed eagle on the obverse (front side), symbolizing the empire's power and influence.