3 Kreuzers - Charles II Francis of Austria (Klagenfurt) 1586-1597 front 3 Kreuzers - Charles II Francis of Austria (Klagenfurt) 1586-1597 back
3 Kreuzers - Charles II Francis of Austria (Klagenfurt) 1586-1597 photo
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3 Kreuzers - Charles II Francis of Austria Klagenfurt

 
Silver 1.9 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Carinthia (Austrian States)
Duke
Charles II Francis of Austria (Karl II Franz von Innerösterreich) (1564-1590)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1586-1597
Value
3 Kreuzer (1⁄20)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.9 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#89864
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned shield of Carinthia over a cross in a twisted circle. The ends of the cross divide the legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·ET·C ARINT HIAE·ZC 1587

Unabridged legend: Et Carinthiae Etc

Translation: et Carinthiae etc

Comment

#8 in Hahn (2010) Die (inner)österreichische Münzprägung unter Erzherzog Karl (II.), Money Trend 09.2010
Variations in obverse legend:
CAROLVS D G (3) ARCHID AVS in 1590/2: