Free city of Kempten 3 Kreuzer, 1552 – 1555

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Free city of Kempten Free city of Kempten
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 3 Kreuzer
Year 1552 – 1555
Rulers Charles V (Karl V) (1535–1540) , Free city (1289–1802)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 2.35
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Kreuzer from Free city of Kempten. Issued from 1552 to 1555. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 2.35 g.

Obverse
Three shields (Austria, Kempten and ancient Burgundy) pointed to the centre, separated by flowers. (Moneta Nova Civitas Campidonensis)
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle with orb and value on breast in a beaded circle. A crown divides the legend on top, K mint mark for Kempten in a frame below.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1555  — 31%
1554  — 25%
1553  — 38%
1552  — 155Z 6%

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