3 Kreuzers - Charles VI (Graz) 1713-1728 front 3 Kreuzers - Charles VI (Graz) 1713-1728 back
3 Kreuzers - Charles VI (Graz) 1713-1728 photo
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3 Kreuzers - Charles VI Graz

 
Silver 1.6 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1713-1728
Value
3 Kreuzer (1⁄20)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.6 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#80421
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle with sword and sceptre in talons, in a beaded circle. Round shield of Styria at centre. The crown on top divides the date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AVST DVX BVRG STYRIÆ date

Comment

Her#728 to Her#741

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Charles VI, who was the last Habsburg ruler of the empire. He ruled from 1711 to 1740 and was known for his extensive reforms, including the creation of a centralized bureaucracy and a standardized system of coinage. The 3 Kreuzers coin was part of this standardized system and was used throughout the empire during Charles VI's reign.