3 Kreuzers - Francis I
1831 year| Billon (.346 silver) | - | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis I of Austria (1804-1835) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1831 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Billon (.346 silver) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#33663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Comment
"Struck in a collar" (says Krause).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the Austrian Empire, minted in 1831 during the reign of Francis I, is that it was made of Billon, an alloy composed of 34.6% silver and 65.4% copper. This composition was used to reduce the cost of producing the coin, as silver was a more expensive metal at the time. Despite the lower silver content, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the empire.
