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3 Kreuzers - Charles II Francis of Austria
| Silver |
| Issuer | Duchy of Styria (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles II Francis (1564-1590) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1584-1589 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#79514 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
3 shields of Styria, Austria and ancient Burgundy with ornaments. Date with 2 digits above in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVSTRI DVX BVR STYRI Etc
Comment
Charles II of Austria or Karl II Franz von Innerösterreich, was archduke of Inner Austria, (Styria, Carniole and Carinthia). Son of the emperor Ferdinand I and Anne Jagellon, daughter od Wladislaus II, king of Bohemia and Hungary.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the Duchy of Styria is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Habsburg, which was the ruling dynasty at the time. This shield was added to the coin's design to signify the coin's connection to the Habsburg Empire and to highlight the importance of the dynasty's influence on the region.
