Hungary 1679-KB 15 krajczar

from the Razorback Collection

This type was issued 1661-86 from Kremnitz with a very similar coin (KM 191) issued 1674-95 from Nagybanya. In German, this coin was also known as a 15 kreuzer. At the time, 60 krajczar = 1 forint, 2 forint = 1 thaler; 15 krajczar = 1/8 thaler. Hungary in the 1670's was partitioned between the Austrians and the Turks and was not part of the Empire.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: KM-175.

Source:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.

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