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3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II Graz
| Silver | 2.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Styria (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ferdinand (1590-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1598-1603 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer - Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#93703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
3 shields with curved edges, points to the centre, Austria, ancient Burgundy and Styria separated by designs, inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AVSTRI DVX BVRGVN date
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AVSTRIÆ, BVRGVND, BVRGV etc
Comment
Krause puts 1602 et 1603 under type KM#32 when the shields are or the curved tpe.Variants exist for legends.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II (Graz) 1598-1603 coin from the Duchy of Styria (Austrian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Habsburg, which was the ruling dynasty of the region at the time. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by the inscription "FERDINAND II D G ROM IMP" (Ferdinand II, by the grace of God, Roman Emperor). This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and denomination, and highlights the connection between the Duchy of Styria and the Habsburg dynasty.
