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3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II St Veit
| Silver (.500) | 1.66 g | 20.80 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1637 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 1.66 g |
| Diameter | 20.80 mm |
| Thickness | 0.77 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1754 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#40675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
In a central circle, 3 shields pointed to the center, on top the imperial eagle, below left the arms of Carinthia (current Kärnten in Austria), right Burgundy. Legend around for "Archidux Austriae et Carinthiae Dux Burgundiae etc".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHI AVS &CARIN DV BV ETC date
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ARCHI AVS & CARIB D BV date
Edge
Plain
Comment
Legend variants.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II (St Veit) 1624-1637 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the Austrian Empire and its currency. The coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated to maintain its value during this time of economic instability.
