Extremely Rare 1606 Zug 3 Kreuzer - PCGS AU55 - TOP POP (1/0) - Highest Graded Worldwide Description This is a remarkable numismatic rarity from the Swiss Canton of Zug: a 3 Kreuzer (Groschen) struck in 1606. This specific piece is not just a high-grade survivor; it is a definitive Top Population coin. According to the PCGS Census, this is the single finest known example ever graded by the service (1/0). There are zero examples graded higher, making it a unique opportunity for "Best of the Best" registry set collectors or connoisseurs of early Swiss coinage. The coin is preserved in an official PCGS Secure Holder, ensuring its authenticity and protecting its exceptional state of preservation for generations to come. Condition & Grade: PCGS AU55 (About Uncirculated) Top Pop Status: 1/0 — The highest graded specimen at PCGS. A true "condition rarity." Luster: Displays an attractive, original cabinet patina with traces of mint luster still visible in the protected areas of the design. Detail: Exceptionally sharp strike for the period. The central shield of Zug (a fess on a plain field) is crisp, and the intricate legends are fully legible. Eye Appeal: Outstanding. Most 3 Kreuzer coins from this era found today are heavily circulated or damaged. Finding one in AU55 condition is virtually unheard of. Technical Specifications Canton: Zug (Switzerland) Year: 1606 Denomination: 3 Kreuzer (Groschen) Reference: KM# 17 Composition: Billon (Silver alloy) Certification: PCGS AU55 Certification Number: 48078533 (Verification available on the PCGS website) Historical Note At the beginning of the 17th century, the Canton of Zug operated its own mint, producing high-quality silver coinage for local trade. This 1606 issue is a tangible piece of Swiss history, minted just a few years after the Swiss Confederacy's independence began to solidify.