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15 Kreuzers - Leopold I Hall
| Silver | 5.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Archduke | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1688-1690 |
| Value | 15 Kreuzer (¼) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89651 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two baroque shields, Austria left and Tyrol eagle right. The crown divides the date on top. Value in roman numerals in a frame below. Legend for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis"
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVST (XV) DVX BV CO TY date
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 15 Kreuzers - Leopold I (Hall) 1688-1690 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Leopold I, who ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1658 to 1705. During his reign, Leopold I implemented a number of economic reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the empire's economy and increase trade. The 15 Kreuzers coin was part of this new currency system and was widely used throughout the empire.
