¼ Thaler - Leopold I 1659-1661 front ¼ Thaler - Leopold I 1659-1661 back
¼ Thaler - Leopold I 1659-1661 photo
© H. D. Rauch

¼ Thaler - Leopold I

 
Silver 7.25 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1659-1661
Value
¼ Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.25 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#189254
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle, K B mintmark is divided by eagle's tail.
Crowned curved 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.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID · AV · DV · BV · MA · MO · CO · TY · 1660

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 side of the coin features an image of Leopold I, the Holy Roman Emperor, with a long beard and a crown. The reverse side shows the coat of arms of Hungary, which includes a double-headed eagle and a shield with the Hungarian national colors: red, white, and green. The coin's design was created by the Austrian mint and was used for a short period of time during Leopold's reign. It's a rare and valuable collector's item, especially for numismatists interested in European history and coinage.