Hungary ¼ Thaler - Leopold I, 1688
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Information
Country
Hungary
Currency
Thaler
(1526 – 1754)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Thaler
Year
1688
Ruler
Leopold I
(1657–1705)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
7.25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Thaler from Hungary. Issued in 1688. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 7.25 g.
- Obverse
- Larger laureate young portrait looking right, with heavy curly wig, bust breaks through the pearl circle Hungarian shield and Madonna with child break inscription (Leopoldus Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae Hungariae Bohemiae Rex - Leopold, by the grace of God Emperor of the Romans, Always August, King of Germany, Hungary, Bohemia.)
- Reverse
- Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle, K B mintmark is divided by eagle's tail. Crowned curved fourfold (Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion - Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion) coat of arms in U shape cartouche Uncrowned Austrian and Burgundian coat of arms in center shield. Crown divides date on top (Archidux Austriae, Dux Burgundiae, Marchio Moraviae, Comes Tyrolis - Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1688 K B | — |
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