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15 Kreuzers - Leopold Breslau
| Silver | 5.8 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Silesia |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1659-1662 |
| Value | 15 Kreuzers (¼) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#123220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Doubled headed eagle with round composite coat of arms (Hungary, Bohemia, Austria and Spain). A crown on top separates the legend. Lettering around for "Archi Dux Austriae Dux Burgundiae & Silesiae". Date at end of legend not divided by the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHIDUX AUST DUX BURG & SIL date
GH
Comment
Pooled by Krause under the same KM#414 with a type that differs from the shield on reverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 15 Kreuzers - Leopold (Breslau) 1659-1662 coin from the Royal Mint of Silesia is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and the region of Silesia, where the coin was minted, was in the process of being annexed by the Habsburgs. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its intricate designs and use of silver.
