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3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I Linz
| Silver | 2.6 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1534-1554 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#79762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
An eagle, head facing right, with halo, with the coat-of-arms of Austria in a beaded circle. The legend incorporates the four end bits of a teutonic cross, a small shield of Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) divides the legend below. "Infans Hispaniae, Archidux Austriae".
Script: Latin
Lettering: INF / HI AR / CHID / AVST
Comment
Markl mentions numerous variants for the legend and the punctuation Markl#504 to Markl#549.Variations also for details of the portrait and the eagle: ex pour 1552
