3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1655 front 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1655 back
3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1655 photo
© H. D. Rauch

3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand III Graz

1655 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Ferdinand III (1637-1657)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1655
Value
3 Kreuzer (1⁄20)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#224514
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Composite arms on a flat top shield with Styria arms on top. Date divided by the crown above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARCHI AVS DVX BVRG STYRIÆ ET
AI

Comment

Not in Krause.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1655 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and the Austrian Empire was still reeling from the devastation. Despite this, the coinage during this period continued to be minted, and the 3 Kreuzers coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the Austrian people during this time.