© CGB
© CGB
3 Kreuzers - Joseph I München
| Silver | 1.55 g | 19.6 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Joseph I (1705-1711) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1705-1711 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Diameter | 19.6 mm |
| Thickness | 0.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial double headed eagle with Austria and Burgundy arms on breast. Crown divides date on top, star mint mark for Munich below the tail feathers.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDUX*AUSTRIAE & + 1706
Comment
Coinage of the occupation period of Bavaria by the Austrian Imperial troups (1704, battle of Blenheim, 1713, Treaty of Utrecht) due to alliances during the Spanish succession war. Maximilian II Emanuel of Bavaria was then exiled in the Netherlands.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the Austrian Empire, minted between 1705 and 1711 during the reign of Joseph I, is that it was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the previous copper coins that were commonly used in the empire at the time. This change in material was likely due to the desire to create a more valuable and durable coin that would be more widely accepted in trade. The use of silver in the coin also reflects the growing influence of the Austrian Empire's mining industry, which was becoming increasingly important to the empire's economy.
