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1 Poltura - Leopold I
| Silver | 1.13 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1703 |
| Value | 1 Poltura (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.13 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Crowned and glorified seated Madonna with child on her left arm divides P H
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· P H ·
POLTURA
· 1696 ·
Translation: Patrona Hungariae - Protector of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Comment
ÉH#1093.a = H#1482 - no mintmarkÉH#1093.b = H#1484 - N-B / ICB variants: ".HUN.BO.REX."
ÉH#1093.c = H#1486 - N-B
Interesting fact
The 1 Poltura coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Leopold I (1695-1703), was made of silver and weighed 1.13 grams. Despite its small size, this coin was an important part of the Hungarian currency system at the time, and its design featured the image of Leopold I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary.
