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3 Kreuzers - Andreas of Austria
1596 year| Silver | 1.74 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Imperial abbeys of Murbach and Lüders (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-abbot | Andrew of Austria (Andreas von Österreich) (1587-1600) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1596 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.74 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#135297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle with orb and value, titles of Rudolf around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOL II IMPERAT SEMPER AVGVST
Comment
Many variants of punctuation and legend.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Andreas of Austria 1596 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "A" and "M" on either side of the coat of arms, which stands for the names of the issuing authorities, Andreas and Murbach. This feature sets it apart from other coins of the same era and denomination, making it a distinct and valuable collector's item.
