3 Kreuzers (War of Independence Coinage) 1849 front 3 Kreuzers (War of Independence Coinage) 1849 back
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3 Kreuzers War of Independence Coinage

1849 year
Copper 26 g 32.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Period
War of Independence (1848-1849)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1849
Value
3 Kreuzer (Krajczár) (1⁄20)
Currency
Austro-Hungarian Florin (1754-1857)
Composition
Copper
Weight
26 g
Diameter
32.5 mm
Thickness
4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#23190
Rarity index
50%

Reverse

Value in Hungarian, date above sprigs.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HÁROM KRAJCZÁR
1849.
N.B.

Translation:
Three kreuzer
1849.
N.B. (Nagybanya)

Comment

On 14th of April, 1849 the Hungarian Parliament dethroned the Habsburg Monarchy. This later coinage is issued by the Hungarian Parliament.

Note: Varieties exist overstruck with figure of Madonna.

Interesting fact

The 3 Kreuzers coin from Hungary, issued in 1849 as part of the War of Independence Coinage, features a unique design element - a crowned coat of arms on the obverse side, which represents the Hungarian nation. This coin was made of copper and weighs 26 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1849 N B - - - - - -

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