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15 Kreuzers - Maria Theresa
| Silver | 6.40 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria Theresa (Mária Terézia) (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1747-1750 |
| Value | 15 Kreuzers (Krajcár) (⅛) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.40 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Radiant Madonna with child on left arm seated on a crescent; no inner circle
Value (XV) in cartouche below divides mintmark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRONA · REGNI HUNGARIÆ · 1749
KB
(XV)
Translation: Protector of the Kingdom of Hungary
Comment
H#1714 slightly modified portraitInteresting fact
The 15 Kreuzers coin from Hungary, minted between 1747 and 1750 during the reign of Maria Theresa, features an interesting fact. Despite being made of silver and weighing 6.40 grams, it was not considered a high-denomination coin during its time. In fact, it was a standard circulation coin, indicating that silver coins were widely used and valued in everyday transactions in 18th-century Hungary. This highlights the importance of silver as a currency metal during that period and the trust people had in the Austrian monarchy's coinage.
