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3 Kreuzers - Paul Sixtus I
| Silver | 1.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Counts of Trautson (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Paul Sixtus I (1589-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1617-1619 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#74328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned arms within a circle, the crown breaking the circle. Date at end of legend without 1. Legend, following obverse "Falkenstein, Aurei Velleri Aeques"
Script: Latin
Lettering: FALKENST . AVREI . VEL . AEQ 619
Translation: Falkenstein, Knight of the Golden Fleece
Comment
Struck in Vienna.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the Counts of Trautson is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Austrian States. The coin was issued during the reign of Paul Sixtus I, who was a member of the powerful Trautson family and served as the Count of Tyrol and Vorarlberg. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency in the region, as the Austrian States were experiencing significant economic growth and trade during this period. Despite its small denomination, the 3 Kreuzers coin played an important role in the local economy and is now a sought-after collector's item for numismatists.
