Austrian Empire 15 Kreuzers - Leopold I, 1685
Mainz
Information
Country
Austrian Empire
Austrian Empire
Currency
Thaler
(1520 – 1754)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
15 Kreuzer
Year
1685
Ruler
Leopold I
(1657–1705)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
15 Kreuzer from Austrian Empire. Issued in 1685. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate portrait of Leopold I facing right, curly wig, the top of the head divides the legend. Value in roman numerals in a circle under the bust. Legend (starts 1h) for "Leopoldus Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae Hungariae Bohemiae Rex"
- Reverse
- Double headed imperial eagle with central coats of arms (Austria at right and ancient Burgundy on the right). The crown above divides the date. The mint mark below (6 pointed star) divide the legend. Lettering around for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis"
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1685 * | — | stripes "normal" downwards Her#1109 | 47% | |
| 1685 * | — | stripes upwards Her#1108 | 13% | |
| 1685 BW | — | 47% | ||
| 1685 VB - WS | — | (fr) Marque d'atelier monogramme | 13% |
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