Hungary 1775-S poltura
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This specimen was lot 1846 in Sincona sale 66 (Zürich, October 2020), where it sold for 160 CHF (about US$211 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"HEILIGES ROMISCH REICH, Maria Theresia, 1740-1780. Poltura 1775 S, Schmöllnitz. Selten. Sehr schön. (Austria, Maria Theresia, 1740-80, poltura of 1775, Schmöllnitz mint. Rare, Very fine.)"
This is a scarce one year type issued for Hungary. One poltura = 3 krajczar or kreuzer = 1/40 thaler.
Recorded mintage: unknown but scarce.
Specification: copper; this specimen 15.54 g.
Catalog reference: KM 391, Huszar 1754. Herinek 316.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Jürg Richter, Auction 66, Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, featuring the Claude Stritt Collection, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2020.
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