Austrian Empire 3 Kreuzers - Francis I of Lorraine, 1750 – 1763

3 Kreuzer from Austrian Empire. Issued from 1750 to 1763. Struck in Billon. Measures 20.38 mm and weighs 1.24 g.

Obverse

Portrait right, legend around (starts 8h). (FRANC(iscus) D(ei) G(ratia) R(omanorum) I(mperator) S(emper) A(ugustus) GER(maniae) IER(onimus) REX
"Francis, by the Grace of God, Holy Roman Emperor, Ever Exalted (Revered), King of Germany and Jerusalem")

Reverse

Double headed imperial eagle with arms of Lorraine and Tuscany, value below between the tail feathers, mint marks divided. ("In Thee, O Lord, have I put my trust"
* The legend is a quote from the Nuptual Mass Offertory (Psalm 31:15-16))