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3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II St Pölten
| Silver (.500) | 1.5 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#79961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle with oval shield with the arms of Austria and Burgundy. Value in a circle below. Legend "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis". Date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI AV D (3) BVR CO TY date
Comment
Variants for legend, puntuation, halo or no halo around eagle's heads, portrait.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II (St Pölten) 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 St. Pölten mint in Austria. This coin was part of a series of reforms that Ferdinand II implemented to stabilize the economy and strengthen the empire's finances. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the Austrian people.
