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© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
6 Kreuzers - Leopold I
| Silver | 2.78 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1680-1684 |
| Value | 6 Kreuzers (Krajcár) (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.78 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Standing glorified but not crowned radiant Madonna and child (on the left arm) divide NB mintmark in inner circle
Date at the end of the inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: S · IMMACVLATA · V · MAR MAT · DEI · PAT · H · 1681 ·
Translation: Saint Immaculate Mary Mother of God, Protector of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 6 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 coin was made of silver and weighed 2.78 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time. Interestingly, the 6 Kreuzers coin was not only used as a means of payment in Hungary but also in other parts of Europe, particularly in the Austrian Empire. This highlights the importance of trade and commerce during that period, as well as the influence of the Austrian Empire on the Hungarian economy. Overall, the 6 Kreuzers - Leopold I 1680-1684 coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic, political, and cultural context of 17th-century Europe.
