3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1637-1657 front 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1637-1657 back
3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1637-1657 photo

3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand III Graz

 
Silver 1.9 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Ferdinand III (1637-1657)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1637-1657
Value
3 Kreuzer (1⁄20)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.9 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#53518
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Date above 3 shields, above a double headed eagle, right Burgundy and left the panther of Styria. Legend between 2 circles "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae et Styriae", date above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1643
ARCHI.AVS.DVX.BVR.STYRIÆ

Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Styria

Comment

KM mentions the date 1673. Error ? To be confirmed.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1637-1657 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a profound impact on the economy and coinage of many European countries, including the Austrian Empire. Despite the challenges of this period, the minting of coins continued, and coins like the 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1637-1657 remain as a testament to the resilience and craftsmanship of the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1637  - - - - - -
1638  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1637-1657 coin.