15 Kreuzers - Leopold I 1696-1698 front 15 Kreuzers - Leopold I 1696-1698 back
15 Kreuzers - Leopold I 1696-1698 photo
© H. D. Rauch

15 Kreuzers - Leopold I

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1696-1698
Value
15 Kreuzers (Krajcár) (⅛)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#71782
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PATRONA·HVN GARIÆ·1696·
N B

Edge

Plain

Comment

H.: 1437 ÉH1064b
H.: 1438 ÉH1064c
H.: 1439 ÉH1064d

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. It was minted in silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time. The coin's design and materials reflect the economic and political influences of the time, and it is a unique piece of history that provides insight into the currency and artistry of 17th century Europe.