15 Kreuzers - Leopold I 1677-1686 front 15 Kreuzers - Leopold I 1677-1686 back
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15 Kreuzers - Leopold I

 
Silver 5.5 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1677-1686
Value
15 Kreuzers (Krajcár) (⅛)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.5 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#189281
Rarity index
67%

Reverse

Glorified and crowned radiant Madonna seated with child on her left arm, scepter in the right divides mintmark in the middle
Crowned twofold Hungarian shield below
Inscription on a ribbon, date divided on the top - outside the ribbon

Script: Latin

Lettering: PATRONA · HVNGARIÆ · 16 77 ·

Translation: Protector of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 15 Kreuzers coin was minted during the reign of Leopold I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary from 1677 to 1686. The coin features an image of Leopold I on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver and weighed 5.5 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time. Interestingly, the 15 Kreuzers coin was not only used as a means of payment in Hungary but also in other parts of Europe, particularly in the Austrian Empire. This highlights the importance of trade and commerce during that period, as well as the influence of the Austrian Empire on the economy of other regions. Overall, the 15 Kreuzers - Leopold I 1677-1686 coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic, political, and cultural context of 17th-century Europe.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1681 K B - - - - - -
1686 K B - - - - - -

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