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1 Kreuzer - Leopold I Hall
| Silver | 0.9 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Archduke | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1672-1695 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Tyrol eagle in an ornemented shield over 2 shifted crosses, no inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVST DVX BV CO TY
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire, minted during the reign of Leopold I (1672-1695), was made of silver and weighed 0.9 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, the coin was widely used throughout the empire and played an important role in the economy of the time. In fact, the Kreuzer was the most widely used coin in the Austrian Empire during the 17th and 18th centuries, and it remained in circulation until the 19th century.
