© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I
| Billon (.346 silver) | 1.7 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1835-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1837-1848 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Billon (.346 silver) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with value at center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REX · LOMB · ET · VEN · DALM · GAL · LOD · ILL · A · A · 1840 ·
Unabridged legend: Rex Lombardiae et Venetiae, Dalmatiae, Galiciae, Lodomeriae, Illyriae; Archidux Austriae.
Translation: King of Lombardy and Venetia, Dalmatia, Galicia, Lodomeria, Illyria; Archduke of Austria.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Ferdinand I of Austria was king of Bohemia under the name Ferdinand V (see "Hujus Nominis V" in the legend). "König von Ungarn und Böhmen, dieses Namens der Fünfte", in German.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great economic change. The coin was introduced in 1837, just a few years after the Austrian Empire had adopted the gold standard, which replaced the previous silver standard. This change in monetary policy had a significant impact on the value of coins like the 3 Kreuzers, which was now worth less than it had been under the silver standard. Despite this, the coin remained in circulation until 1848, when it was replaced by a new coin with a different design. This fact highlights the coin's historical significance as a symbol of the economic transformations that took place during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1837 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1838 B | 130000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1839 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1840 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1841 A | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I 1837-1848 coin.
