3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II (Breslau) 1624-1625 front 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II (Breslau) 1624-1625 back
3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II (Breslau) 1624-1625 photo
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.

3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II Breslau

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Royal Mint of Silesia
King
Ferdinand II (1619-1627)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1624-1625
Value
3 Kreuzers (1⁄20)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#241834
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned double headed eagle with the coat of arms of Austria and Burgundy, legend starts at 1h. Value in a circle below the eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID A DV (3) B M MO C T date

Comment

Differs from the other BBreslau 3 kr coin by the position of the value.
In 1624, there is a type without face value.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II (Breslau) 1624-1625 coin from the Royal Mint of Silesia is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the city of Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland) on the reverse side. This shield was added to the coin's design to commemorate the city's 700th anniversary, which occurred during the reign of Ferdinand II. This detail highlights the historical significance and cultural importance of the coin, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.