Hungary 1740-KB 30 krajczar
This specimen was lot 1454 in Sincona sale 76 (Zürich, May 2022), where it sold for 300 CHF (about US$364 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE - AUSTRIA. Karl VI. 1711-1740. 30 Kreuzer 1740 KB, Kremnitz. Selten in dieser Erhaltung. Vorzüglich-FDC. NGC MS61. Feine Patina. (Austria, Charles VI, 1711-40, thirty kreuzer of 1740, Kremnitz mint. Rare in this condition, Extremely fine-uncirculated, Nicely toned.)"
This issue of 1739-40 was the first time this denomination was minted in Hungary. The Madonna and Child reverse was specific to Hungary.
Recorded mintage: unknown but slightly scarce.
Specification: 7.20 g, 0.875 fine silver, this specimen 7.19 g.
Catalog reference: KM 319, Huszar 1625. Herinek 635.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 76, The Annemarie and Gerd Köhlmoos Collection, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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