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3 Kreuzers - Charles VI Vienna
| Billon (.414 silver) | 1.3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1714-1720 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Billon (.414 silver) |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Double headed eagle with the coat of arms of Austria. Date divided by the crown on top. Legend translates to "Archidux Austriae, Dux Burgundiae, Comes Tyrolis"
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDVX·AVST·DVX·BVR·CO·TYR· 1717
Comment
Spain HI is added to the titles of Charles VI who claimed the crown of Spain during the war of Spanish succession whereas, at that date, the war of Spain was over (Rastatt 1714).Previously listed as KM#1920
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 until his death in 1740, and during his reign, he implemented several reforms that helped to strengthen the empire's economy and military. The coin itself is made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, and it weighs 1.3 grams. Despite its small size, the coin is a valuable piece of history that reflects the economic and political climate of the time.
