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1 Kreuzer - Joseph II, as co-ruler Rézkrajcár
| Copper | 7.1 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Joseph II (II. József) (1765-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1773-1775 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (Krajczár) (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian Florin (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#317723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Curved inscription (value, date and mintmark) in cartouche
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIN
KREUTZER
1774
S.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Other similer issues from Austria and Hungary, see below:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from Hungary, featuring Joseph II as co-ruler, is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1773, just a few years after the establishment of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and the implementation of new economic reforms aimed at modernizing the country's economy. The coin's design, featuring Joseph II on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other, reflects the growing influence of the Habsburg Empire and the increasing importance of trade and commerce in Hungary during this period.
