3 Kreuzer

The 3 Kreuzer coin was a common denomination in the Holy Roman Empire during the 17th century, and the Striegau mint was one of the many mints that produced these coins. What makes this particular coin interesting is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. Billon was commonly used in the production of coins during this time period because it was less expensive than pure silver, but still had a similar appearance and durability. The use of Billon in coin production was a common practice in many parts of Europe during this time, and this coin is a great example of that.

• early modern