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1 Kreuzer - Leopold I Graz
Silver | 0.71 g | - |
Issuer | Austrian Empire |
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Archduke | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1666-1705 |
Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 0.71 g |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#38916 |
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Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Styria shields over 2 angled crosses, the smallest within a circle, the largest divides the legend. Date and mint mark divided by the cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI D AVST D BVRG STYRIÆ
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire, minted during the reign of Leopold I (1666-1705), was made of silver and weighed 0.71 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the time, serving as a widely used denomination for everyday transactions. Its design featured an image of the emperor on one side and the imperial eagle on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the Austrian Empire.