© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
¼ Thaler - Leopold of Austria ND
| Silver | 8 g | - |
| Issuer | Imperial abbeys of Murbach and Lüders (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-abbot | Leopold of Austria (Leopold von Österreich) (1614-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1614-1626 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#125259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, part of Austria (left), and part of Lüders (dog) and Murbach (hand with 2 fingers raised), within a circle. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADMINISTRA MUR ET LVD MONE
Comment
Leopold V of Habsburg from Tyrol was bishop of Strasbourg and Passau until 1626.Variant with MONETA on reverse:
Photos Courtesy of Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Interesting fact
The ¼ Thaler coin from the Imperial abbeys of Murbach and Lüders (German States) minted during the reign of Leopold of Austria (1614-1626) was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. In fact, silver was used as a medium of exchange and store of value for centuries, and coins like this one played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in Europe during the early modern period.
