Unknown thin coin of Leopold dated 1689

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  1. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    This came in a lot of ancient coins and I know nothing about it. What is it? What metal is it made of? It is bent and there's a big scratch on the reverse, so I don't imagine it has any monetary value at all -- I'm just curious which mint might have struck it and other numismatic details.

    If I have transcribed the obverse or reverse legends incorrectly, please let me know. There are a lot of abbreviations on the coin. Does anyone know what they stand for?

    I know that's a lot of questions, but I don't know much about modern coins such as this one so thanks in advance!

    Leopold 1698.jpg Leopold I, AD 1657 - 1705.
    Austrian? AR (?) 1 kreutzer, 0.93 g, 16.1 mm, 5 h.
    Unknown mint, AD 1698.
    Obv: LEOPOLDVS•DG•R•I•S•A•G•H•B•REX, bare-headed bust of Leopold I, wearing elaborate robe, facing right.
    Rev: ARCHID•AVS[...]BVR•SI•16-98, double-headed eagle with outstretched wings, facing, wearing crown; on breast, 1 within oval.
    References: ?
     
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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    It's KM# 1229, Vienna Mint, billion metal.
     
  4. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Thank you so much!
     
  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    I think @Mat was a victim of autocorrect, there.

    Billon, not "billion".
     
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