20 Kreuzers - Ferdinand V War of Independence - Spy version for messaging

€42,077.00
LocationHungary
Year1848
TypeUnclassified/Miscellaneous token
CompositionSilver
Weight4.78 g
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ShapeRound
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OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
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PeriodWar of Independence (1848-1849)
Reference(s) KM#432v
Obverse descriptionManufactured KM#432  In the Hungarian war of independence, some of the 20 Krajczár coins were manufactured in a way, that messengers could carry tiny documents hidden within the inside of the coin.  The coin can be unscrewed carefully and a document can be placed inside, then hidden among the other coins, messengers could pass military and police checkpoints.  Creative artwork!
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Mintage1848  - rare -
Catalog ID3926580600
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