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3 Kreuzers - Andreas of Austria ND
| Silver | 1.8 g | - |
| 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 |
| Years | 1594-1595 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#207225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle with orb and value on breast, titles of Emperor Rudolph II.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOLP II IMP AVG TEMP
Comment
Four major types for legends registered by Divo, and many variants per type.Ex. for TEMPORE on reverse legend:
Photos Frühwald Auctions
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued by Andreas of Austria, who was the Grand Duke of Styria and Carinthia, and it features an image of the crucified Christ on one side and the coat of arms of the Imperial abbeys of Murbach and Lüders on the other. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during the Counter-Reformation, a period of religious conflict between Catholicism and Protestantism in Europe. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
