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Thaler - Leopold I
1666 year| Silver | 26.15 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Colmar (French States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Leopold I (1658-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1666 |
| Value | 1 Thaler = 60 Kreuzer |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26.15 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#161098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEOPOLD:DG:ROMANORVM:IMPERATOR:SEMP:AVG
Translation: Leopold, by God's grace, emperor of the Romans, always august.
Comment
One of the last monetary issues of the city still linked to the Holy Empire. Its mint stopped making coins in 1673, when it was incorporated into the kingdom of France.Interesting fact
The Thaler - Leopold I 1666 from City of Colmar (French States) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.
