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½ Kreuzer - Joseph II, as co-ruler
| Copper | 5.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Joseph II (II. József) (1765-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1773-1776 |
| Value | ½ Kreuzer (Krajczár) (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian Florin (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#317744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Curved inscription (value in vertical arrangement, date, and mintmark) in cartouche
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
KREUTZER
1774
S.
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM lists this coin as KM# 2052 under Austria. For coins without an S mint mark see N#30950 under Austria.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Kreuzer coin from Hungary, featuring Joseph II as co-ruler from 1773-1776, is that it was made of copper and weighed only 5.5 grams, making it a relatively lightweight coin for its time.
