3 Kreuzer

Issuer Kempten, Free city of
Year 1552-1555
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 3 Kreuzer (1⁄40)
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver
Weight 2.35 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#49, Schult#1592
Obverse description Three shields (Austria, Kempten and ancient Burgundy) pointed to the centre, separated by flowers.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering MO NO CIVIT CAMPIDO
(Translation: Moneta Nova Civitas Campidonensis)
Reverse description 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.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CAROLI V IMP [K] AVG P F DECR or CAROLI V IM [K] AVG P F DEC
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1552 - 155Z -
1553 - -
1554 - -
1555 - -
Numisquare ID 5281483480
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