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3 Kreuzers - Leopold I Vienna
| Silver | 1.77 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Archduke | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1666-1677 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.77 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 0.71 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Doubled headed imperial eagle under a crown with a flat top shield (CA) or oval shield (flower min mark) with arms of Austria and Burgundy. Date above separated by the crown. Legend "Archidux Austriae, Dux Burgundiae, Comes Tyrolis".
Script: Latin
Lettering: 73·ARCHID·AVS DVX·B·CO·TVR·16
Translation: Archduke of Austria, duke of Burgundy, count of Tyrol
Comment
This type, formerly KM#1855, was struck in Wien from 1659 to 1695 with variants on the coat of arms.Interesting fact
The 3 Kreuzers coin was minted during the reign of Leopold I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1658 to 1705. The coin features an image of Leopold I on one side and the coat of arms of the Austrian Empire on the other. The coat of arms includes the symbol of the Habsburgs, a double-headed eagle, which represents the unity of the Holy Roman Empire and the Austrian Empire. This coin was widely used during its time and remains a popular collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1666 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1672 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Kreuzers - Leopold I (Vienna) 1666-1677 coin.
