Hungary 1665-KB 3 krajczar
This specimen was lot 1778 in Sincona sale 66 (Zürich, October 2020), where it sold for 80 CHF (about US$105 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"HEILIGES ROMISCH REICH, Leopold I. 1657-1705. 3 Kreuzer 1665 KB, Kremnitz. Vorzüglich-FDC. Prachtexemplar. (Austria, Leopold I, 1657-1705, three kreuzer of 1665, Kremnitz mint. Extremely fine-uncirculated, Cabinet piece.)"
This type was struck for Hungary 1661-96 and is common. Six krajczar were also struck in large numbers. The thaler was in the mid-seventeenth century equal to ninety kreuzer, making this denomination one-thirtieth thaler.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen 1.66 g.
Catalog reference: KM 163, Herinek 1580, Huszar 1465.
- [1]Jürg Richter, Auction 66, Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, featuring the Claude Stritt Collection, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2020.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
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