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1 Kreuzer - Charles III
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (III. Károly) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1724 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (Krajcár) (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiant crowned and glorified Madonna in mandorla seated on a crescent with the child on her left arm, scepter in the right breaks into inner pearl circle.
Crowned twofold Hungarian shield below.
N B mintmark divided in the middle.
Date divided by the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PATRONA · HVNGARIÆ · 17 16
Translation: Protector of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Comment
ÉH#1207.a = H#1637Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles III (1716-1724), was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the previous coins that were made of copper or other base metals. This change in material was a result of the country's efforts to stabilize its currency and combat inflation, as silver was considered a more valuable and stable metal than copper. The use of silver in the 1 Kreuzer coin helped to establish it as a reliable and trustworthy form of currency, and it remained a popular denomination for many years.
