© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
½ Thaler - Leopold I
| Silver | 14.12 g | 37.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1662-1665 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.12 g |
| Diameter | 37.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle, K B mintmark is divided by eagle's tail.
Crowned fourfold (Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion - Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion) coat of arms in U shape cartouche
Uncrowned Austrian and Burgundian coat of arms in center shield
Legend is on a ribbon
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDVX · AV · DV · BV · MAR · MOR · CO · TYR ·
Translation: Archidux Austriae, Dux Burgundiae, Marchio Moraviae, Comes Tyrolis - Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features an image of Leopold I, the Holy Roman Emperor, with a long beard and a crown. The reverse side of the coin depicts the Hungarian coat of arms, which includes a shield with a double-headed eagle, a crown, and a scepter. The coin's design was created by the Austrian mint and was used for several other coins during the same period.
