Austria 1773-CK 7 kreuzer

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Sincona Auction 109, lot 3369

This specimen was lot 3369 in Sincona Auction 109 (Zürich, October 2026), where it sold for 675 CHF (about US$983 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RDR / ÖSTERREICH Maria Theresia, 1740-1780. 7 Kreuzer 1773, Wien. Münzmeister Johann August von Cronberg. Wardein Sig. Klemmer. Herinek 1224. FDC. Prachtvolle Erhaltung mit herrlicher Patina. (Holy Roman Empire, Maria Theresia, 1740-80, Mint State, Beautiful condition with magnificent patina.)"

We don't know the purpose of this odd denomination. Seven kreuzer were also struck for Joseph II (KM 2062). This type was struck at Vienna for Maria Theresia 1768-78. This example realized eight times the catalog value.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.24 g, 0.420 fine silver, this specimen 3.22 g.

Catalog reference: KM C1973, Herinek 274.

Sources:

  • 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.

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