An impressive Silesian thaler of Emperor Leopold I, struck at the Oppeln mint.
Below the eagle on the reverse are the initials F–N, referring to Franz Nowak, mintmaster of the Oppeln mint from 1699 to 1705.
Hints of mint luster.
An imposing, broad coin featuring highly impressive iconography characteristic of the later issues of Leopold I. Well-preserved details of the emperor’s portrait and the elaborate coat of arms on the reverse.
Obverse: Bust of the ruler facing right.
LEOPOLDUS D G ROM IMP SEM AVG GER HUE BO REX
Reverse: Crowned imperial eagle; below, the initials F–N, referring to Franz Nowak, mintmaster of the Oppeln mint
ARCHIDUX AVSTRIAE DUX BVRG E SILESIAE
Diameter 45 mm, weight 28.18 g
