¼ Thaler - Leopold I 1662-1665 front ¼ Thaler - Leopold I 1662-1665 back
¼ Thaler - Leopold I 1662-1665 photo
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¼ Thaler - Leopold I

 
Silver 7.25 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1662-1665
Value
¼ Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.25 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#189255
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
Legend is on a ribbon

Script: Latin

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

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, Holy Roman Emperor, with a long beard and wearing a crown. The reverse side of the coin shows the coat of arms of Hungary, with the Hungarian crown on top. The coin was minted during Leopold's reign as King of Hungary, which lasted from 1655 to 1687.