Joseph II held formal co-regency under Maria Theresa from 1765 until her death in November 1780, meaning this coin was struck during the final months of that arrangement — Joseph became sole ruler before the year was out. Hungarian copper kreuzers of this period circulated heavily in rural markets and suffered accordingly; uncirculated survivors are genuinely scarce. The H#1855 and H#1856 references indicate two distinct varieties, most likely differentiated by mintmark or minor die detail rather than a design change.
Joseph II held formal co-regency under Maria Theresa from 1765 until her death in November 1780, meaning this coin was struck during the final months of that arrangement — Joseph became sole ruler before the year was out. Hungarian copper kreuzers of this period circulated heavily in rural markets and suffered accordingly; uncirculated survivors are genuinely scarce. The H#1855 and H#1856 references indicate two distinct varieties, most likely differentiated by mintmark or minor die detail rather than a design change.