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Silver Leopold "Aubonne" - Leopold I
| Silver (.917) | 20.3 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Leopold (1697-1729) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1724-1725 |
| Value | 1 Silver Leopold (3.4) |
| Currency | Pound of Lorraine (1700-1737) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 20.3 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#322095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with nine-fold arms of Lorraine.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN · TE · DOMINE SPERAVI · 1724
Translation: I put my trust in you, Lord.
Comment
Also called an Aubonne, after the director of the company hired to produce this type.According to de Saulcy (p.211), this type was valued at 7 Livres 16 Sols when production began in 1724, but was reduced to 6 livres. 5 sous, 3 deniers by the middle of 1725.
In Krause (KM) this type is called a Thaler.
Interesting fact
The Silver Leopold "Aubonne" coin was minted during the reign of Leopold I, who was the Duke of Lorraine from 1724 to 1725. The coin was named after the location of the mint, Aubonne, which was a small town in the Duchy of Lorraine (now part of France). The coin was made of silver with a purity of .917 and weighed 20.3 grams. It's an interesting piece of history that collectors and numismatists might find valuable.
