¼ Thaler - Leopold I 1695 front ¼ Thaler - Leopold I 1695 back
¼ Thaler - Leopold I 1695 photo
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¼ Thaler - Leopold I

1695 year
Silver 7.12 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1695
Value
¼ Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.12 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#189259
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned and glorified radiant Madonna standing on a crescent with child on her right arm divides N B mintmark in a rhombus frame.
Crowned twofold Hungarian coat of arms below.
Rhombus frame cuts inner pearl circle into four quadrants,
Date at the end of inscription on top

Script: Latin

Lettering: S · IMACVL · VIRGO · MA · MAT · D · PA · HVN · 1695

Translation: Saint Immaculate Virgin Mary Mother of God, Protector of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The ¼ Thaler - Leopold I 1695 coin was minted during the reign of Leopold I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary from 1657 to 1705. The coin features an image of Leopold I on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver and weighs 7.12 grams, making it a relatively small coin. Despite its size, the coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity. In fact, some examples of this coin have sold for thousands of dollars at auction.