1 Thaler - Leopold I (Vienna) 1672-1681 front 1 Thaler - Leopold I (Vienna) 1672-1681 back
1 Thaler - Leopold I (Vienna) 1672-1681 photo
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1 Thaler - Leopold I Vienna

 
Silver (.875) 28.6 g -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Archduke
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1672-1681
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
28.6 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#125777
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Emperor Leopold I on crowned oval shield divided into 13 fields; surrounded by Order of the Golden Fleece; supported by crowned double-headed eagle holding sword in right claws and sceptre in left claws.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID ⬩ AVS ⬩ (✿) DVX ⬩ B ⬩ CO ⬩ TYR ⬩16 72

Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae, dux Brgundiae, comes Tyrolis.

Translation: Archduke of Austria, duke of Burgundy, count of Tyrol.

Comment

Rosette (✿) for Franz Faber.
Slightly smaller portrait and curly hair on top of head for 1681 (by M. Mittermayer):