2 Thalers - Leopold I
1692 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1692 |
| Value | 2 Thalers (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle, crown divides date, K B divided by eagle's tail.
Crowned fourfold (Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion - Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion) coat of arms in U shape cartouche
Uncrowned Austrian and Burgundian coat of arms in center shield
Lettering:
ARCHIDVX · AVS · DVX · BVR · MAR · MOR · CO · TY · 16 92
K B
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features an image of Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, with a long beard and wearing a crown, while the reverse features the coat of arms of Hungary, which includes a double-headed eagle and a shield with the Hungarian royal symbols. The coin was minted in 1692, during the reign of Leopold I, who ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1658 to 1705. It's a rare and valuable coin, highly sought after by collectors of historical coins.