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3 Kreuzers - Joseph II Vienna
| Issuer | Münze Österreich (Vienna Mint) |
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| Year | 1767-1780 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Reverse description | A crowned Imperial double-headed eagle displayed, with wings spread and detailed plumage, occupies the central field. On the breast of the eagle is an oval escutcheon bearing the numeral '3', denoting the denomination. Below the eagle's tail the mintmaster initials 'C·A·' appear flanking the mint mark. The surrounding circular legend reads VIRTUTE ET EXEMPLO with the date of issue, all enclosed within a dentillated border. The engraving is characteristic of the Viennese imperial workshop, with fine detail in the feathers and crown. |
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| Reverse lettering | VIRTUTE ET EXEMPLO 1768 X C· A· 3 (Translation: Virtue and example) |
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Joseph II held the title of Holy Roman Emperor from 1765, but real authority over Habsburg finances remained with his mother Maria Theresa until her death in 1780 — this coin was struck entirely during that co-regency, which meant monetary policy answered ultimately to Vienna's imperial court rather than to Joseph's own reformist agenda. The 3 Kreuzer denomination served as essential small change across the Austrian hereditary lands during a period of near-constant military expenditure following the Seven Years' War.
The Her#272-284 range reflects multiple die varieties across the thirteen-year run, with subtle differences in the rendering of the mint date and shield details documented by Herinek.