© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I Klagenfurt
| Silver | 1.9 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1537-1551 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ams of Carinthia (Kärnten) on a cross pattée that divides the legend. Date divided on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 15-37 INF H // I ARCH // HID C // ARI
Comment
Markl reference for 1537 has a different legend: 37 INF // HI AR // CHID C // ARIInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I (Klagenfurt) 1537-1551 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the Austrian Empire. Ferdinand I was the first Emperor of the House of Habsburg, and his reign saw the expansion of the empire through the acquisition of new territories and the consolidation of power through strategic marriages and alliances. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Austrian Empire and its influence on the course of European history.
