3 Kreuzers - Francis I of Lorraine

Features

Issuer Austrian Empire
Emperor Francis I of Lorraine (1745-1765)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1750-1763
Value 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20)
Currency Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition Billon
Weight 1.24 g
Diameter 20.38 mm
Thickness 0.54 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
95693
References KM# 2015.1
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Portrait right, legend around (starts 8h).

Script: Latin

Lettering: FRANC D G R I // S A GE IER REX

Translation:
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.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN TE DOMINE // 3 // SPERAVI date X

Translation:
"In Thee, O Lord, have I put my trust"
* The legend is a quote from the Nuptual Mass Offertory (Psalm 31:15-16)

Mints

HA Hall, modern-day Hall in Tyrol, Austria
WI Münze Österreich, Vienna, Austria (1194-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1750 HA
1752 HA
1752 WI
1753 HA 384 000
1753 WI
1754 HA 113 000
1754 WI
1755 HA 90 000
1755 WI
1756 HA 121 000
1756 WI
1759 HA 29 000
1760 HA 102 000
1761 HA 497 000
1762 HA Photo
1763 HA 125 000

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Kreuzers - Francis I of LorrainePicture 1 of a sold 3 Kreuzers - Francis I of Lorraine
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232118
Lot 61313
Internet Archive
5 May 2021 1762 HA UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 144.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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