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15 Kreuzers - Leopold I Vienna
| Silver | 5.7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Archduke | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1660-1661 |
| Value | 15 Kreuzer (¼) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle in a circle. Non divided date at end of legend, mint mark below. Legend for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis"
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AV DVX (CA) BVR COM TYR date
Comment
Krause adds 1659 and 1662 but those are other types (ornate inner circle and divided date).Interesting fact
The 15 Kreuzers coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Leopold I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1658 to 1705. The coin features an image of Leopold I on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 5.7 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time. It's worth noting that the coin's design and weight were standardized across the Austrian Empire, which made it easy for people to recognize and use the coin across different regions. Additionally, the coin's silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency, which helped to promote trade and commerce within the empire.
