3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II of Tyrol ND (1584-1595) front 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II of Tyrol ND (1584-1595) back
3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II of Tyrol ND (1584-1595) photo
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3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II of Tyrol ND

 
Billon (.455 silver) 2.16 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Upper Alsace (Austrian States)
Landgrave
Ferdinand II of Tyrol (Ferdinand II) (1564-1595)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1584-1595
Value
3 Kreuzer (1⁄20)
Currency
Thaler (1425-1634)
Composition
Billon (.455 silver)
Weight
2.16 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#85378
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

3 shields of Austria, the Landgraviate of Haute Alsace, and the County of Phirt or Ferrette. Some have Phirt to the left, some to the right. Inscribed in a circle, or not.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LANDG ALSAT CO PHIRT

Comment

Numerous varieties exist. Some recorded by Klemetsch (2008) , some by Engel & Lehr (1887).
Ex of variants: