3 Kreuzers - Leopold I Prague

Features

Issuer	Kingdom of Bohemia
King	Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1688-1709
Value	3 Kreuzers (1⁄20)
Currency	Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition	Silver
Weight	1.55 g
Diameter	21 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 43302
References	KM# 590 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Herinek 1740-1969# 1456-1473 Ludwig Herinek; 1970. Österreichische Münzprägungen / von 1740-1969 = Austrian Coinage. Münzhandlg Herinek, Vienna, Austria. , Diet# 855, 862, etc. Hans A. Dietiker, Herbert Rittmann; 1979. Böhmen: Katalog d. Habsburger Münzen 1526-1887 = Bohemia. Battenberg Verlag, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

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Obverse

Laureate portrait to the right of Leopold I of Habsburg. Legenjd around an inner circle, denomination in a round frame under shoulder.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEOPOLDVS.D:G:R: IMPER.S.A
3

Unabridged legend: Leopoldus Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus

Translation: Leopold, by the grace of God, forever venerable Emperor of the Romans...

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle holding sword and sceptre, on its breast, the shield of Bohemia topped by St Wenceslas crown. Legend around an inner circle with divided date at the end and mintmark at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GER.HVN.BO HEMIAE.REX. 1696
GE

Unabridged legend: Germaniae Hungariae Bohemiae Rex

Translation: ... King of Germany, Hungary and Bohemia.

Edge

Plain

Mint

Prague, Czech Republic

Marks

MV	Matyáš Waist, Mint Warden, Prague (1687-1692)
MV	Matyáš Waist, Mint Master, Prague (1692-1694)
GE	Gregor Egerer, Mint Master, Prague (1694-1710)

Comments

PM vacant
Variants on the shape of the shield on reverse and legend on obverse.
A 1720 error variety exists for 1702, per KM 7th Edition 1701-1800, page 67. Images of error coin courtesy Jeremy Taylor:

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Date		F	VF	XF	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1688	MV						2%
1691	MV						0.7%
1693	MV						5%
1694	GE					(fr) Blason haut plat	1.3%
1694	MV						0%
1694 PM							1.3%
1695	GE					(fr) Blason haut plat	12%
1696	GE				$ 150	(fr) Blason haut plat	13%
1697	GE			$ 100		(fr) Blason haut arrondi, bas pointu	15%
1698	GE					(fr) Blason ovale	12%
1699	GE					(fr) Blason haut arrondi, bas pointu	8%
1700	GE					(fr) Blason haut arrondi, bas pointu	11%
1701	GE					(fr) Blason haut arrondi, bas pointu	8%
1702	GE					1720 error variety exists	3%
1703	GE					(fr) Blason haut arrondi, bas pointu	9%
1704	GE		$ 15			(fr) Blason haut arrondi, bas pointu	8%
1705	GE	$ 19	$ 20	$ 21		(fr) Blason haut arrondi, bas pointu	12%
1706	GE					(fr) Blason haut arrondi, bas pointu	2%
1707	GE					(fr) Blason haut arrondi, bas pointu	2%
1708	GE					(fr) Blason haut arrondi, bas pointu	3%
1709	GE					(fr) Blason haut arrondi, bas pointu	1.3%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2024 June 2 - 3 Spotlight: - Austria, Hungary, and Habsburg Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61428 Lot 22454	2 Jun 2024	1695 GE – (fr) Blason haut plat	UNC (NGC MS62)	USD 114.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232424 Lot 62198	6 Jun 2024	1696 GE – (fr) Blason haut plat	UNC (NGC MS62)	USD 139.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Katz Auction 109 Lot 188	27 Jan 2024	1696 GE – (fr) Blason haut plat	UNC	USD 92.29 (EUR 80.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 103 Lot 129	9 Dec 2023	1696 GE – (fr) Blason haut plat	UNC	USD 145.36 (EUR 126.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 188 Lot 807	27 Mar 2026	1697 GE – (fr) Blason haut arrondi, bas pointu	UNC	USD 44.99 (EUR 39.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 184 Lot 1028	27 Feb 2026	1697 GE – (fr) Blason haut arrondi, bas pointu	XF	USD 109.60 (EUR 95.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 171 Lot 1399	10 Oct 2025	1697 GE – (fr) Blason haut arrondi, bas pointu	XF	USD 100.37 (EUR 87.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 158 Lot 56	14 May 2025	1697 GE – (fr) Blason haut arrondi, bas pointu	XF	USD 126.90 (EUR 110.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 146 Lot 1158	14 Dec 2024	1697 GE – (fr) Blason haut arrondi, bas pointu	XF	USD 64.60 (EUR 56.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 120 Lot 1510	13 Apr 2024	1697 GE – (fr) Blason haut arrondi, bas pointu	XF	USD 47.30 (EUR 41.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.