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6 Kreuzers - Leopold I St Veit
1686 year| Billon (.438 silver) | 3.1 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Archduke | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1686 |
| Value | 6 Kreuzers (0.1) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Billon (.438 silver) |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Double-head eagle with arms in oval shield (Carinthia and Austria).
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI AVS ET CARIN DVX BVR
Comment
2 types pooled under the same #KM, portraits and legends differ.Interesting fact
The 6 Kreuzers coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Leopold I, who was a member of the Habsburg dynasty and ruled the Austrian Empire from 1658 to 1705. The coin features an image of Leopold I on one side and the coat of arms of St. Veit on the other. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, was a common practice during this time period, as it helped to reduce the cost of producing coins while still maintaining their value. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the 6 Kreuzers coin was still widely used and valued during its time, and it remains a sought-after collector's item today.
