3 Kreuzers - Charles VI (Prague) 1717-1726 front 3 Kreuzers - Charles VI (Prague) 1717-1726 back
3 Kreuzers - Charles VI (Prague) 1717-1726 photo

3 Kreuzers - Charles VI Prague

 
Silver 1.55 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
King
Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1717-1726
Value
3 Kreuzers (1⁄20)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.55 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#190106
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Imperial eagle with arms of Bohemia, no inner circle, legend starts at 1h.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AVS DVX BV // FS // ET SIL M MOR date

Edge

Plain

Comment

Not in Krause but referenced in Dietiker (Type C) and Herinek.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia is that it was minted during the reign of Charles VI, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia from 1711 to 1740. This coin was minted in Prague between 1717 and 1726 and was made of silver, weighing 1.55 grams. It is a rare and valuable coin among collectors today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.