Austrian Empire 3 Kreuzers - Charles VI, 1714 – 1720

Vienna

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Austrian Empire Austrian Empire
Currency Thaler (1520 – 1754)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 3 Kreuzer
Year 1714 – 1720
Ruler Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711–1740)
Composition Billon (.414 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 1.3
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Kreuzer from Austrian Empire. Issued from 1714 to 1720. Struck in Billon (.414 silver). Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.3 g.

Obverse
The portrait of Karl VI of Habsburg in an inner circle, the top of the head divides the circle. Legend translates to "Carolus VI Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus, Germaniae, Hispaniae, Hungariae, Bohemiaeque Rex".
Reverse
Double headed eagle with the coat of arms of Austria. Date divided by the crown on top. Legend translates to "Archidux Austriae, Dux Burgundiae, Comes Tyrolis"

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1720 
1719 
1718  overdate variety exists
1717 
1716 
1715 
1714 

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