Hungary 3 Kreuzers - Francis I of Lorraine, as co-ruler, 1753 – 1758

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Information

Country Hungary Hungary
Currency Austro-Hungarian Florin (1754 – 1857)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 3 Kreuzer
Year 1753 – 1758
Ruler Francis I (1745–1765)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Weight (g) 1.8
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Kreuzer from Hungary. Issued from 1753 to 1758. 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 included in the inscription. ("Franciscus Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae Ierusalem Rex Lothringenis & Barri Magnus Hetruriae Dux"
Francis by the Grace of God Emperor of the Romans Always August King of Germany and Jerusalem Duke of Lorraine and Bar, Grand Duke of Tuscany)
Reverse
Crowned, double-headed imperial eagle with vaulted 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
1758 K - B
1756 K - B
1755 K - B
1754 K - B
1753 K - B

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