Austria 1764-KB 7 kreuzer
This specimen was lot 3385 in Sincona Auction 109 (Zürich, October 2026), where it sold for 275 CHF (about US$401 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"RDR / ÖSTERREICH Franz I. 1745-1765. 7 Kreuzer 1764 KB, Kremnitz. Selten in dieser Erhaltung. FDC. Prachtvolle Erhaltung mit herrlicher Patina. (Holy Roman Empire, Francis I, 1745-65, seven kreuzer of 1764, Kremnitz mint. Rare in this condition, Mint State, Beautiful condition with magnificent patina.)"
This odd denomination was struck 1751-65 at several mints. This example realized over four times the catalog value.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.24 g, 0.420 fine silver, 24 mm diameter, this specimen 3.23 g.
Catalog reference:KM 2021, Huszar 1812, Herinek 523.
- Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
- Herinek, Gerhard, Austria Münzkatalog: Munzen ab 1745 und Banknoten ab 1759, 49. Auflage, Vienna: Christine Steyrer Verlag, 2022.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Richter, Jurg, Michael Hardmeier, Michael Otto, Arne Kirsch, Ruedi Kunzmann and Timur Demirai, SINCONA Auction 109: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2026.
Links:
- 1763-GR 17 kreuzer, Francis I, Graz mint
- 1764-KB 17 kreuzer, Kremnitz mint, Francis I
- Hungary 1764-KB 17 krajczar, Maria Theresia
- Transylvania 1764 17 kreuzer
- 1764 20 kreuzer, Vienna mint
- Bohemia 1764 30 kreuzer
- 1764 half thaler, Vienna mint
- 1764-KB thaler, Maria Theresia
- 1764 quarter ducat, Nagybánya mint
- 1764-NB ducat, Maria Theresia
- 1764-KB double ducat
- 1764 double ducat, Karlsburg mint, without denomination
- Hungary 1765-KB 7 krajczar
- Coins and currency dated 1764