1 Kreuzer - Leopold I (Prague) 1695-1705 front 1 Kreuzer - Leopold I (Prague) 1695-1705 back
1 Kreuzer - Leopold I (Prague) 1695-1705 photo
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1 Kreuzer - Leopold I Prague

 
Silver 1 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
King
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1695-1705
Value
1 Kreuzer (1⁄60)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#134524
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle with sceptre and sword, crowned oval shield with Bohemian arms on the breast, in a circle. Mint mark in the legend below. Date divided by the crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GER HVN BO (GE) HEMIÆ REX date

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia, minted during the reign of Leopold I (1695-1705), was made of silver and weighed 1 gram. Despite its small size, this coin was an important part of the currency system in Bohemia at the time, and its design featured an image of the king on one side and the Bohemian coat of arms on the other.