Hungary 3 Kreuzers - Francis I of Lorraine, as co-ruler, 1751 – 1765
Uncovered chest
Information
Country
Hungary
Hungary
Currency
Austro-Hungarian Florin
(1754 – 1857)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
3 Kreuzer
Year
1751 – 1765
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 1751 to 1765. Struck in Billon. Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.8 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate bust, with uncovered chest facing right. The top of the head only slightly 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1765 K - B | — | |||
| 1764 K - B | — | |||
| 1762 K - B | — | |||
| 1761 K - B | — | |||
| 1760 K - B | — | |||
| 1759 K - B | — | |||
| 1758 K - B | — | |||
| 1757 K - B | — | |||
| 1751 K - B | — |
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