Holy Roman Empire - House of Habsburg Talers
Leopold I (1657-1705) "The Hogmouth" Taler

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1703/2 NB. Hungary (Transylvania), Nagybánya mint. Emperor Leopold I (1657-1705) Taler. DAV-1005; Herinek-769; Huszar-1391; Voglh-228/VIII. Mz.A. 201; C.N.A. 111/f-6. Obv: Laureate and draped bust of Leopold I right; legend LEOPOLDVS D G ROM IMP S A G H B REX. Rev: Crowned imperial double-headed eagle holding sword and scepter; crowned composite Habsburg shield at center, date 1703 above; legend ARCHIDVX AVST DVX BVRG MAR MOR CO TYR. Choice quality for this rare type. PCGS AU-58.

Nagybánya Reichstalers are considerably scarcer than contemporary Vienna and Hall issues, reflecting the mint’s limited output and regional role within Transylvania. A desirable and infrequently encountered type, particularly in higher states of preservation.