15 Kreuzers - Leopold I (Vienna) 1683-1696 front 15 Kreuzers - Leopold I (Vienna) 1683-1696 back
15 Kreuzers - Leopold I (Vienna) 1683-1696 photo
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15 Kreuzers - Leopold I Vienna

 
Silver 6.3 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Archduke
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1683-1696
Value
15 Kreuzer (¼)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.3 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#82083
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Double headed imperial eagle with simple shield of Austria and Burgundy on the breast, within beaded circle. The crown on top divides the date. Legend (starts 1h) for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis". Mint mark MWM or no mint mark.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHIDVX AVSTRIÆ DVX BVR CO TYR

Comment

Grouped by Krause under KM#1170 with coins minted 1660 to 1676 despite a large difference (shield on reverse principaly).
Variants in legend and details: ex. 1684 Her#930: