© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - Leopold I St. Veit
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Archduke | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1682-1693 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#421158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms in Order collar, crown divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI : DVX : AVS : E : CARIN : DVX : BVR : 16 82
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features an image of Emperor Leopold I, while the reverse features the coat of arms of the Habsburg dynasty, which was the ruling family of the Austrian Empire at the time. The coat of arms is surrounded by the inscription "S • R • I • E • M • Thaler" which stands for "Sacred Roman Imperial Majesty Thaler". This inscription indicates that the coin was issued by the Holy Roman Empire, which was a political entity that existed in Europe from the 10th to the 19th century. It's worth noting that the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time. The use of silver in coins was a common practice in many parts of the world, as it was seen as a symbol of wealth and prosperity. I hope you find this information interesting and helpful!
