3 Kreuzers - Leopold I
1693 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1693 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzers (Krajcár) (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Glorified and crowned radiant Madonna standing with child on her right hand divides N B mintmark.
Figure breaks through the pearl circle; date is divided by the head on top
Lettering:
S · IMMACVLATA · V · MA MAT · DEI · PA · HV · 16 93 ·
N B
P O
Translation: Saint Immaculate Mary Mother of God, Protector of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 3 Kreuzers coin from Hungary, minted in 1693 during the reign of Leopold I, was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to use a new technology called "milled" or "reeded" edges. This technology involved grooving the edges of the coin with a special tool to create a textured, ribbed effect. This innovation made it more difficult for counterfeiters to produce fake coins, as it was harder to replicate the milled edges. This feature has since become a standard security measure in coin production and is still used in many coins today.
