Holy Roman Empire - House of Habsburg Talers
Archduke Leopold V (1619-1632) 2 Taler

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1626. Austria. Emperor Leopold V (1619-1632) 2 Taler. Hall Mint. DAV-3336; KM-609.2. One year issue depicting Leopold V with scepter above shoulder, the reverse depicting an eagle. Struck at the beginning of the Thirty Years' War and somewhat late in Leopold V's life. Leopold V abandoned his ecclesiastical positions in 1626 so he could marry Claudia de' Medici. This coin was presumably issued prior to the nuptials since it lacks the conjoined busts seen later in the year featuring the newlyweds. Clear evidence of being struck on roller dies. This is a stellar specimen, likely to be among the finest, if not the finest in terms of technical grade and eye appeal. , with colorful toning deemed a bit too exuberant to be natural. NGC MS-64.