Hungary 3 Kreuzers - Francis I of Lorraine, as co-ruler, 1748 – 1750
Baroque shield
Information
Country
Hungary
Hungary
Currency
Thaler
(1526 – 1754)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
3 Kreuzers
Year
1748 – 1750
Ruler
Francis I
(1745–1765)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
1.8
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
3 Kreuzers from Hungary. Issued from 1748 to 1750. Struck in Billon. Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.8 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate portrait of Franz I of Lorraine facing right. The top of the head divides the legend starting at 8 o'clock Ducal titles are skipped from the inscription. ("Franciscus Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae Ierusalem Rex" Francis by the Grace of God Emperor of the Romans Always August King of Germany and Jerusalem)
- Reverse
- Crowned, double-headed imperial eagle with baroque coat of arms of Lorraine and Toscana, the crown divides the legend above. Value in a frame below. Mintmark under talons. (I put my hope in You, Lord)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750 N - B | — | |||
| 1748 K - B | — |
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