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½ Thaler - Leopold I Vienna
1693 year| Silver | 13.9 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Archduke | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1693 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.9 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#93419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two-headed imperial eagle, heads with halo; sword in left talon, scepter in right talon, oval composite arms. Date above divided by the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDVX AVSTRIÆ DVX BVR CO TYR date
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire, minted in 1693 during the reign of Leopold I, features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the Habsburg double-headed eagle on the obverse side. This symbolized the empire's unity and strength under the Habsburg dynasty.
