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3 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia Vienna
| Billon (.348 silver) | 1.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1742-1745 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Billon (.348 silver) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms flanked by branches. To the center the arms of Austria, on top the patriarchal cross of Hungary and the lion of Bohemia, below the arms of Burgundy and the eagle of Tyrol. Below the value in brackets. Legend around the rim for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis".
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCH AUST DUX (3) BU COM TYR date
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis
Interesting fact
The 3 Kreuzers coin from the Austrian Empire, minted between 1742 and 1745, features an image of Empress Maria Theresia on one side and the imperial eagle on the other. It was made of Billon, an alloy of copper and silver, and weighed 1.7 grams. Despite its relatively small size and value, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
