3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I (Breslau) 1546-1548 front 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I (Breslau) 1546-1548 back
3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I (Breslau) 1546-1548 photo
© H. D. Rauch

3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I Breslau

 
Silver 1.9 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Royal Mint of Silesia
King
Ferdinand I (1519-1564)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1546-1548
Value
3 Kreuzers (1⁄20)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.9 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#190521
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Eagle with head turned left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVX SLESIE MAR MORAVIE date

Comment

15 variants for the legend mentioned by Markl.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I (Breslau) 1546-1548 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The Royal Mint of Silesia, where the coin was produced, was established in 1529, and it was during this time that the region was transitioning from a feudal society to a more modern, centralized state. The coin's design, which features an image of Ferdinand I, reflects this shift in power and the growing influence of the Habsburg dynasty in the region.