Austrian Empire 3 Kreuzers - Ferdinand III, 1637 – 1657

3 Kreuzer from Austrian Empire. Issued from 1637 to 1657. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 1.9 g.

Obverse

Laureate bust right of Ferdinand III of Habsburg above value. Legend surrounding between 2 circles, translates "Dei Gratia, Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus, Germaniae, Hungariae Bohemiaeque rex" (Ferdinand, by the Grace of God, Emperor of the Romans always august, King of Germany, Hungary and Bohemia)

Reverse

Date above 3 shields, above a double headed eagle, right Burgundy and left the panther of Styria. Legend between 2 circles "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae et Styriae", date above. (Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Styria)