© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
1 Kreuzer - Leopold I St Veit
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Archduke | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1679-1700 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Smaller round shield, date digits by 2.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI // D AVS // ET CAR // D BVR
Comment
2 types witth he same KM.Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire, minted during the reign of Leopold I (1679-1700), was made of silver and features an image of the emperor on one side and the coat of arms of St. Veit on the other. The coin was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the empire and was valued for its silver content. Interestingly, the coin was also used as a means of promoting the emperor's image and authority, as it featured a portrait of Leopold I in a prominent manner. This coin is a great example of how currency can serve not only as a medium of exchange but also as a tool for political propaganda.
