Reverse © ctucker (CC BY)
Reverse © ctucker (CC BY)
3 Kreuzers - Leopold I
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1661-1662 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzers (Krajcár) (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Glorified andd crowned radiant Madonna seated on a crescent and child on her left arm divide K-B mintmark.
Twofold crowned Hungarian shield at bottom
Inscription is on a inner pearl circle.
Date at the top at the end of inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: PATRONA · HVNGARIÆ · 1661
Translation: Protector of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 3 Kreuzers coin was minted during the reign of Leopold I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary from 1657 to 1705. The coin features an image of Leopold I on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was significant because it reflected the value placed on the metal at the time and the importance of the coin in the economy of the region. The coin's design and materials also symbolized the power and influence of the Holy Roman Empire during that period.
