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2 Thalers - Leopold I
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Hungary |
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King | Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1687-1695 |
Value | 2 Thalers (Tallér) |
Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#189091 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiant crowned and glorified Madonna standing on a crescent breaking through inner pearl circle. Date at the end of lettering
Below crowned twofold Hungarian shield breaks inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S : IMMACVLATA : VIR : MAR : MAT: DEI : PAT : HVNGA 1695
Translation: Saint Immaculate Mary Mother of God, Protector of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Thalers coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Leopold I (1687-1695), was made of silver and features an image of the Holy Roman Emperor on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, with the Great Turkish War taking place just a few decades prior. As a result, the coin's design and production were heavily influenced by the political and military climate of the time, making it a unique and valuable piece of numismatic history.