1 Thaler - Leopold I
1697 year| Silver | - | 40.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1697 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 40.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle, crown divides date on top, K B mintmark is divided by eagle's tail.
Crowned fourfold (Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion - Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion) coat of arms in U shape cartouche
Uncrowned Austrian and Burgundian coat of arms in center shield
Lettering:
ARCHID · AV · DV · BV · MAR · MOR · CO · TY · 16 93
C H
Translation: Archidux Austriae, Dux Burgundiae, Marchio Moraviae, Comes Tyrolis - Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol
Edge
Plain
Comment
Davenport 3276 H.:1392 EH.:1022bInteresting 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: World Coin Gallery)
