1699 KB Thaler Hungary Leopold I Silver NGC AU KM# 214.8

CVC & Collectables presents this 1699 KB Thaler Hungary Leopold I, a visually impressive and historically significant issue struck at the Kremnica (KB) mint under Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I. Certified NGC AU, this specimen showcases bold details on a classic 45 mm flan and is increasingly difficult to find in higher grades. Coin Highlights: Issuer: Kingdom of Hungary (under the Habsburg Monarchy) King: Leopold I (1657–1705) Date: 1699 Mint: Kremnica (mintmark KB) Denomination: 1 Thaler (Tallér) Composition: Silver Weight: 28.3 g Diameter: 45 mm Grade: NGC AU References: Davenport 3264, KM# 214.8, ÉH# 1020–1022, Huszár# 1374 Obverse: Laureate bust of Leopold I right, with his distinctive flowing wig and detailed drapery. Hungarian arms and Madonna and Child interrupt the legend — a design merging political and religious symbolism. Legend:LEOPOLDVS D G RO I S AVG GER HV BOH REX(“Leopold, by the Grace of God, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Germany, Hungary, and Bohemia”) Reverse: Double-headed crowned imperial eagle bearing a complex shield of Habsburg dominions — including Hungary, Bohemia, Austria, Burgundy, and Tyrol. The date (1699) is split above the eagle; KB mintmark appears below the tail. Legend:ARCHIDVX AVS DVX BVR MAR MOR CO TY(“Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia, Count of Tyrol”) Collectibility: Large silver thalers of Leopold I are widely collected, but this 1699 KB Thaler Hungary Leopold I issue is notably scarce in About Uncirculated condition. Its combination of bold strike, expansive Habsburg heraldry, and deep historical roots makes it an ideal acquisition for advanced collectors of early modern European silver and Holy Roman Empire coinage. Find more alike here!