Hungary 1623-KB groschen
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This specimen was lot 3157 in Sincona sale 57 (Zürich, May 2019), where it sold for 275 CHF (about US$327 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE - AUSTRIA, Ferdinand II. 1618-1637. Groschen zu 9 Denaren 1623, Kremnitz. Selten. Vorzüglich. (Holy Roman Empire, Ferdinand II, 1618-37, groschen of nine denars of 1623, Kremnitz mint. Rare, Extremely fine.)"
This unusual type was minted 1622-23. It does not fit in the usual system of 3 krajczar = one groschen.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver; this specimen is 1.72 g.
Catalog reference: KM 81, Huszar 1191.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona Auction 57: World Coins and Medals, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2019.
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- 1620 half thaler
- Coins and currency dated 1623
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