½ Thaler - Leopold I 1688 front ½ Thaler - Leopold I 1688 back
½ Thaler - Leopold I 1688 photo
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½ Thaler - Leopold I

1688 year
Silver 14.35 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1688
Value
½ Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.35 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#189205
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 within a pearl circle (no 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 wearing a crown. The reverse side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of Hungary, which includes a double-headed eagle and a shield with the Hungarian crown on it. The coin's design was created by the Austrian mint and was used for several decades, making it a popular collector's item for numismatists.