3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I (Linz) 1556-1558 front 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I (Linz) 1556-1558 back
3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I (Linz) 1556-1558 photo
© H. D. Rauch

3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I Linz

 
Silver 2.1 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Ferdinand I (1519-1564)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1556-1558
Value
3 Kreuzer (1⁄20)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.1 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#79766
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Eagle, head facing left with halo, shield of Upper Austria (Oberösterreiche) on breast, within a beaded circle. Below, an orb with value. Legend around for "Infans Hispaniae, Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae".

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INF HIS A (3) RCH AVS D B
ou HIS ou HISP

Comment

Markl mentions numerous variants foe legend and punctuation Markl#560 to Markl#586.