1 Denier - Leopold I 1685-1696 front 1 Denier - Leopold I 1685-1696 back
1 Denier - Leopold I 1685-1696 photo
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1 Denier - Leopold I

 
Silver 0.5 g 15.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1685-1696
Value
1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄360)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.5 g
Diameter
15.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#189423
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Non-radiant crowned and glorified Madonna with the child on her left arm cuts through the pearl circle above
Date is at the end of inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PATRONA · HVNGA · 1694

Translation: Protector of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Denier coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Leopold I (1685-1696), was made of silver and weighed 0.5 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, this coin was an important part of the Hungarian currency system at the time, and its design featured the image of Leopold I, who was the King of Hungary and other territories in Central Europe.