3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II (Graz) 1624-1626 front 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II (Graz) 1624-1626 back
3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II (Graz) 1624-1626 photo
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3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II Graz

 
Silver (.500) 1.68 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1624-1626
Value
3 Kreuzer (1⁄20)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
1.68 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#45852
Rarity index
72%

Reverse

3 shields with flat top in a circle, above a double headed eagle for Austria, right Burgundy and left Styria. Legend "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae et Styriae", date above the austrian shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1626 ARCH AVS DVX BVR STYRIÆ
AE linked
Variant: ARCH AVS DVX BVR STYRI:I6Z4

Comment

Variants of punctuation exist, . ; or +

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II (Graz) 1624-1626 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Austrian Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia, and it was minted at the Graz mint in Austria. The coin's design features an image of Ferdinand II on one side and the coat of arms of the Austrian Empire on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant choice, as it was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time, and it reflects the wealth and power of the Austrian Empire during this period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1624  - - - - - -
1625  - - - - - -

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