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1 Kreuzer - Leopold I Vienna
| Silver | 0.73 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Archduke | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1665-1702 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#32962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle with arms of Austria and ancient Burgundy in a pointed shield. Letters for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis".
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDVX AVST.DVX BVG.CO.TYR. date
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Tyrol
Comment
Divided date on top until 1699.Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire, minted during the reign of Leopold I (1665-1702), was made of silver and weighed 0.73 grams. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of the empire's economy and was widely used in trade and commerce. Its design featured an image of Leopold I on one side and the imperial eagle on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the Habsburg dynasty.
