1 Kreuzer - Frederick III Graz

Features

Issuer Duchy of Styria (Austrian States)
Duke Frederick V (1424-1493)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1480-1488
Value 1 Kreuzer
Currency Pfennig (800-1500)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.1 g
Diameter 18 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
124588
References CNA# Fb 23
Bernhard Koch; 1994. Corpus Nummorum Austriacorum / Band 1. Mittelalter. Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien , Vienna, Austria.

Obverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle, legend in gothic characters pour "Fridericus Romanorum Imperator ..." Rosettes pour la ponctuation.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: FR*R*IMP*A*E*I*O*V

Lettering (regular font): FR*R*IMP*A*E*I*O*V

Reverse

Shield of Styria (spitting panther) over 2 cross patées, the larger one dividing the legend. Date in 2 digits at end of legend.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: MON NOV STI 88

Lettering (regular font): MON NOV STI 88

Comments

Friedrich III was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 1452 and reigned till 1493.
AEIOU is the personnal motto of Friedrich III and its interpretation is still discussed. See for ex. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A.E.I.O.U.
Other example for 1480:

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1480  80%
1488  80%

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