3 Kreuzers - Charles VI (Prague) 1712-1716 front 3 Kreuzers - Charles VI (Prague) 1712-1716 back
3 Kreuzers - Charles VI (Prague) 1712-1716 photo
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3 Kreuzers - Charles VI Prague

 
Silver 1.6 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
King
Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1712-1716
Value
3 Kreuzers (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#80498
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle with crowned shield of Bohemia within an inner beaded circle. Mint mark below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GER HISP HUN BO (IAP) HEMIAE REX date

Edge

Plain

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 1712 and 1716 and was made of silver, weighing 1.6 grams. It is a rare and valuable coin among collectors today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.