1 Thaler - Leopold I 1660-1662 front 1 Thaler - Leopold I 1660-1662 back
1 Thaler - Leopold I 1660-1662 photo
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1 Thaler - Leopold I

 
Silver - 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1660-1662
Value
1 Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#188234
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle, date at the end of legend, K B mintmark is divided by eagle's tail.
Crrowned twofold Hungarian coat of arms in U shape cartouche
No center shield

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARCHIDVX · AV · DVX · BVRG · COM · TYR · 1661
N B

Translation: Archidux Austriae, Dux Burgundiae, Marchio Moraviae, Comes Tyrolis - Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The obverse of the coin features an image of Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, with a long beard and wearing a crown, while the reverse features the coat of arms of Hungary, which includes a shield with the Árpád stripes, a symbol of the Hungarian kingdom. (Source: Numista)