1 Kreuzer - Leonard V (Lienz) 1478 front 1 Kreuzer - Leonard V (Lienz) 1478 back
1 Kreuzer - Leonard V (Lienz) 1478 photo
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1 Kreuzer - Leonard V Lienz

1478 year
Silver 0.88 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Görz (Austrian States)
Count
Leonhard V (1454-1500)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1478
Value
1 Kreuzer
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.88 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#155578
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

2 shifted crosses, the largest dividing the legend. Date in numerals from the midles ages 1478.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: MON // NOV // LVE // IXA8

Lettering (regular font): MON // NOV // LVE // IXA8

Interesting fact

The 1 Kreuzer coin from County of Görz (Austrian States) made of Silver weighing 0.88 g was minted during the reign of Leonard V (Lienz) in 1478, and it features an image of the ruler on one side and the coat of arms of the county on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment in the region and was valued at 1/4 of a Gulden, which was the standard unit of currency in the Austrian States at the time.