15 Kreuzers - Leopold I 1661-1680 front 15 Kreuzers - Leopold I 1661-1680 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
1661-1680
Value
15 Kreuzers (Krajcár) (⅛)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.5 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#29658
Rarity index
52%

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 1657 to 1705. The coin features an image of Leopold I on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. The coin 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 is because the coin was part of the Austrian currency system, which was introduced by Leopold I in 1666. The system was based on the silver standard, and the 15 Kreuzers coin was one of the most widely used coins in the system. Overall, the 15 Kreuzers - Leopold I 1661-1680 coin from Hungary is a fascinating piece of history that not only showcases the art and craftsmanship of coin minting during that time but also highlights the economic and political ties between different regions in Europe.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1664 KB - - - - - -
1675 KB - - - - - -
1676 KB - - - - - -
1677 KB - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 15 Kreuzers - Leopold I 1661-1680 coin.