© Reinhard Fischer Auktionen
© Reinhard Fischer Auktionen
3 Kreuzers - Joseph I Hall
1707 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Joseph I (1705-1711) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1707 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#125418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two baroque shields of Austria and Tyrol, a crown above divides the date, value below in a frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AUST (3) DVX B CO TYR date
Interesting fact
The 3 Kreuzers coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Joseph I, who ruled the Austrian Empire from 1705 to 1711. The coin features an image of the emperor on one side and the coat of arms of the Habsburg dynasty on the other. What's interesting is that the coin was minted in silver, which was a significant departure from the usual copper or tin coins that were commonly used at the time. The use of silver in the coin's minting process was a deliberate choice made by Joseph I, who wanted to promote the use of silver in the Austrian Empire's currency. This decision had far-reaching consequences, as it helped to establish silver as a valuable and sought-after metal in the region, paving the way for the widespread use of silver in future coinage.
