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1 Kreuzer - Francis I of Lorraine, as co-ruler Rézkrajcár
| Copper | 10.6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis I (1745-1765) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1761-1764 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (Krajczár) (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian Florin (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#317487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value and date within ornated frame, mintmark below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIN
KREUTZER
1763
N · B ·
Comment
Similar coins with Austrian mintmarks, see on below linkInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin featuring Francis I of Lorraine is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Hungary. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by Francis I, who was the co-ruler of the Austrian Empire and the King of Hungary. The coin's design features the profile of Francis I on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the union between the two nations. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the complex political and economic dynamics of 18th-century Europe.
