1 Kreuzer - Charles III 1721-1724 front 1 Kreuzer - Charles III 1721-1724 back
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1 Kreuzer - Charles III

 
Silver 0.80 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Charles III (III. Károly) (1711-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1721-1724
Value
1 Kreuzer (Krajcár) (1⁄120)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.80 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#48191
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.

Lettering: PATRONA · HVNGARIÆ · 17 16

Translation: Protector of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Kreuzer coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles III (1721-1724), was made of silver and weighed 0.80 grams. Despite its small size, this coin was an important part of the Hungarian currency system at the time, and its design featured the coat of arms of Hungary on one side and the image of Charles III on the other.