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3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I Vienna
| Silver (.500) | 2.2 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1530-1554 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#46954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
An eagle, head facing right, with halo, with the coat-of-arms of Austria. The legend incorporates the four end bits of a teutonic cross, "Infans Hispaniae, Archidux Austriae".
Script: Latin
Lettering: INF•HI•ARCHID•AVST
Comment
Ferdinand I was son of the Spanish king and brother of Charles V. He was Holy Roman Emperor only after 1558, but king of Bohemia and Hungary from 1526, and elected King of the Romans in 1531.Many variants for the legend and the punctuation.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I (Vienna) 1530-1554 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. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, with its silver content and standardized design ensuring its value and authenticity.
