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3 Kreuzers - Maria Theresa
| Silver | 1.70 g | 20.79 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria Theresa (Mária Terézia) (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1779 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (Krajczár) (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian Florin (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.70 g |
| Diameter | 20.79 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Radiant Madonna with child on left arm seated on a crescent; no inner circle.
Value (3) in pedestal below divides N B mintmark
Script: Latin
Lettering: PATRONA · REGNI · HUNGARIÆ · 1779 · X
Translation: Protector of the Kingdom of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Comment
X at the end of the legend after the date indicates values are in compliance with the ConventionsthalerInteresting fact
The 3 Kreuzers coin from Hungary, minted between 1778 and 1779, features an image of Empress Maria Theresa on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver and weighs 1.70 grams. Interestingly, this coin was used as legal tender in several countries, including Austria, Hungary, and parts of Italy, highlighting the extensive reach of the Habsburg Empire at the time.
