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Batzen "Leopolder" - Maximilian I St Veit
| Silver | 3.37 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximilian I (1486-1519) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1517-1518 |
| Value | 1 Batzen = 4 Kreuzer (1⁄15) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.37 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#143066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
St Leopold standing in armour holding a flag and a church on his hand, 2 shields below (Lower Austria and Austria) divide the legend, inner circle. Date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S LEOPOLD // VS date
Comment
Exists with CARINTHIE in the legend (G. Probszt "Österreichisch Münz- und Geldgeschichte" vol. 2 p. 379).Interesting fact
The Batzen "Leopolder" coin featuring Maximilian I (St Veit) from the Austrian Empire, minted between 1517-1518, is interesting because it was made during a time of great change in the region. The coin's production coincided with the transition from the Holy Roman Empire to the Habsburg Empire, and it features an image of Maximilian I, who played a significant role in this period of political upheaval. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively low weight make it a unique and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
