Hungary 20 Kreuzers - Maria Theresa, 1774 – 1780
Information
Country
Hungary
Hungary
Currency
Austro-Hungarian Florin
(1754 – 1857)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
20 Kreuzers
Year
1774 – 1780
Ruler
Maria Theresa
(1740–1780)
Composition
Silver (.583)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
6.68
Diameter (mm)
28
Thickness (mm)
1.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Kreuzers from Hungary. Issued from 1774 to 1780. Struck in Silver (.583). Measures 28 mm and weighs 6.68 g.
- Obverse
- Larger older veiled bust facing right in a laurel wreath. Veil straight, no wrinkles Inscription starts on the top Mintmark below bust (MARIA THERESIA DEI GRATIA ROMANORVM IMPERATRIX HVNGARIÆ BOHEMIÆ REGINA Maria Theresia, by the grace of God Empress of the Romans, Queen of Hungary, Bohemia)
- Reverse
- Glorified and crowned radiant Madonna with child on her left seated on a crescent above value in a cartouche divides mintmasters' mark Inscription starts on the top S.K. = Sigismund Anton Klemmer von Klemmersberg (mintmaster) P.D. = Pascal Damiani (Major financial estimates) (Protector of the Kingdom of Hungary)
- Edge
- Milled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780 SK-PD B | — | 12% | ||
| 1779 SK-PD B | — | 18% | ||
| 1778 SK-PD B | — | 20% | ||
| 1777 SK-PD B | — | 23% | ||
| 1776 SK-PD B | — | 10% | ||
| 1775 SK-PD B | — | 18% | ||
| 1774 SK-PD B | — | Questionable existence | 8% |
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