15 Kreuzers - Leopold I
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1696-1700 |
| Value | 15 Kreuzers (Krajcár) (⅛) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seated radiant Madonna with child without a mandorla divides mintmark
Lettering in pearlring, below small Hungarian shield in the middle,
Date is divided above
Lettering:
PATRONA · HVNGARIÆ · 16 74 ·
N B
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 1696 to 1700. The coin features an image of Leopold I on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was significant because it reflected the value placed on the metal at the time and the importance of the coin in the economy of the region. Additionally, the coin's design and minting process were overseen by the Hungarian National Mint, which was established in 1696 and is still in operation today, making it one of the oldest mints in Europe.
