3 Kreuzer 1851 front 3 Kreuzer 1851 back
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3 Kreuzer

1851 year
Copper 16.41 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1851
Value
3 Kreuzer (1⁄20)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Copper
Weight
16.41 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 December 1858
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#18826
Rarity index
31%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
3
KREUZER
1851
B

Edge

Plain

Comment

B mintmark: H#2172
E mintmark: H#2173
G mintmark: H#2174

Interesting fact

The 3 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire in 1851 is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature a standardized design across the empire, with the same obverse and reverse designs being used for all coins of the same denomination. This was a departure from previous coins, which often featured unique designs for each region or mint. This standardization made it easier for people to recognize and trust the coins, and it helped to promote a sense of unity and consistency across the empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1851 A - - - - - -
1851 B 7173000 - - - - - -
1851 C 36 - - - - - -
1851 G - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Kreuzer 1851 coin.