Austria 1837-A 3 kreuzer
The first specimen was lot 3296 in Stephen Album sale 38 (Santa Rosa, CA, September 2020), where it sold for $95.20. The catalog description[1] noted, "AUSTRIA: Ferdinand I, 1835-1848, AR 3 kreuzer, 1837-A, lightly toned, NGC graded MS65." The second specimen was part of lot 1279 in Jean Elsen sale 165 (Brussels, June 2026), where it sold for €120 (about US$165 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[2] noted,
"AUTRICHE, Ferdinand Ier (1835-1848), lot de 8 p.: 20 Kreuzer, 1836 A, 1848 A (Superbe); 10 Kreuzer, 1836 A, 1838 C; 5 Kreuzer, 1836 A, 1837 A; 3 Kreuzer, 1836 A, 1837 A. Beau à Très Beau. (empire of Austria, Ferdinand I, 1835-48, lot of eight pieces, including twenty, ten, five and three kreuzer. Fine - Very Fine.)"
This type was struck 1837-48 at four mints (A, B, C, E). Vienna is shown here. The denomination was changed to copper in 1851.
Recorded mintage: unknown but common.
Specification: 1.70 g, 0.346 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM 2191.
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- [1]Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Norman Douglas Nicol, Auction 38, featuring the Dabestani Collection of Persian Coins, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2020.
- [2]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 165, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2026.
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