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3 Kreuzer
| Silver | 2.35 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Kempten (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1289-1802) |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1552-1555 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.35 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#77912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle with orb and value on breast in a beaded circle. A crown divides the legend on top, K mint mark for Kempten in a frame below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAROLI V IMP [K] AVG P F DECR
or
CAROLI V IM [K] AVG P F DEC
Comment
Alignment is variable.Interesting fact
The 3 Kreuzer coin from the Free City of Kempten was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, who was trying to standardize coinage across the German States. The 3 Kreuzer coin was one of the first standardized coins issued in the region and was used widely in trade and commerce. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of silver, which gave it a high value and made it a popular choice for merchants and traders. Today, the 3 Kreuzer coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the economic and political history of Europe during the 16th century.
