Austrian Empire 3 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia, 1765 – 1780

3 Kreuzer from Austrian Empire. Issued from 1765 to 1780. Struck in Billon (.350 silver). Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.7 g.

Obverse

Portrait of Maria Theresa veiled facing right (Maria Theresa, by the Grace of God, Roman Empress, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia)

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle, "3" on breast. Mint marks under the claws. (Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Burgundy, Countess of Tyrol
The "ｘ" symbol is a saltire (Burgundian cross). It was added in 1750 to indicate the new coinage standard with a debased thaler.)

Edge

Smooth