Hungary 3 Kreuzers - Maria Theresa, 1779
Information
Country
Hungary
Hungary
Currency
Austro-Hungarian Florin
(1754 – 1857)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
3 Kreuzer
Year
1779
Ruler
Maria Theresa
(1740–1780)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
1.7
Diameter (mm)
20.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
3 Kreuzer from Hungary. Issued in 1779. Struck in Silver. Measures 20.3 mm and weighs 1.7 g.
- Obverse
- Older bust to the right, without pleats in veil. Legend starts on the top (MARIA THERESIA DEI GRATIA HVNGARIÆ BOHEMIÆ REGINA Maria Theresia, by the grace of God Queen of Hungary, Bohemia)
- Reverse
- Radiant Madonna with child on left arm seated on a crescent; no inner circle, divides mint master's mark Value (3) in open cartouche below (Protector of the Kingdom of Hungary)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1779 B. V. | — | |||
| 1779 I.B. I.V. | — |
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