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15 Kreuzers - Leopold I St Veit
| Silver | 6.1 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Archduke | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1663-1675 |
| Value | 15 Kreuzer (¼) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#87037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with round composite arms in a beaded circle, small shield of Carinthia (Kärnten) below in legend. Mint marks divided on both sides of the tail feathers. Date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI AVS Et CAR // INTH DVX BVR date
Comment
Curly hair in 1675 (as for later coins), and date over 1664.Interesting fact
The 15 Kreuzers - Leopold I (St Veit) coin was minted during a time of great change in the Austrian Empire. It was issued during the reign of Leopold I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1658 to 1705. During his reign, the empire underwent significant reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, which led to the minting of this coin. The coin's design features an image of Leopold I on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the empire's power and influence during this time.
