


© H. D. Rauch
¼ Thaler - Leopold I
1701 yearSilver | 7.25 g | - |
Issuer | Hungary |
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King | Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1701 |
Value | ¼ Thaler (Tallér) |
Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 7.25 g |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#189263 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with crowned curved fourfold (Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion - Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion) coat of arms in U shape cartouche on the chest divides N B mintmark in a rhombus frame.
Uncrowned Austrian and Burgundian coat of arms in center shield.
Rhombus frame cuts inscription into four quadrants,
Date divided on top.
No inner pearl circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI · AVS · DVX · BV · MA · MO · COM · TY · 17 01
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 shows the coat of arms of Hungary, which includes a double-headed eagle and a shield with the Hungarian royal symbols. The coin's design was created by the Austrian mint and was used for several decades, making it a popular collector's item among numismatists.