¼ Thaler - Leopold I 1701-1704 front ¼ Thaler - Leopold I 1701-1704 back
¼ Thaler - Leopold I 1701-1704 photo
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¼ Thaler - Leopold I

 
Silver 6.92 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1701-1704
Value
¼ Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.92 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#48243
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with crowned stright 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 inner pearl circle into four quadrants,
Date at the end of inscription on top

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARCHI · AVS · DVX · BV · MA · MO · COM · TY · 1703
N B

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 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 in silver and weighs 6.92 grams. It was used as a standard circulation coin during Leopold's reign from 1701 to 1704.