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© Hess Divo
1½ Gold Leopold - Leopold I
| Gold (.917) | 9.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Leopold (1697-1729) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1718-1719 |
| Value | 1.5 Gold Leopold (20) |
| Currency | Pound of Lorraine (1700-1737) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 9.74 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#361824 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with simple arms of Lorraine (band with three alerions).
Script: Latin
Lettering: TV · DOMINE SPES · MEA
Translation: You my lord are my hope.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1½ Gold Leopold coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued by the Duchy of Lorraine, which was a small state in northeastern France that was ruled by the House of Lorraine, a powerful noble family. In the early 18th century, the Duchy of Lorraine was facing significant economic challenges, including a debased currency and a lack of gold reserves. To address these issues, the Duke of Lorraine, Leopold I, introduced a new currency system based on the gold standard, which included the 1½ Gold Leopold coin. This coin was minted with a gold content of .917 and weighed 9.74 grams, making it a valuable and reliable form of currency at a time when many other coins were losing value due to inflation and debasement. Despite the challenges faced by the Duchy of Lorraine, the 1½ Gold Leopold coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.
