1½ Euro (Vienna Mint - Leopold V)
Austria • 1½ Euros • Silver (.9999) • 2019
- Denomination
- 1½ Euros
- Issuer
- Austria
- Struck
- 2019
- Composition
- Silver (.9999)
- Currency
- Euro
- Weight
- 31.1 g
- Diameter
- 37 mm
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Where it came from
The 2019 Austrian 1½ Euro coin featuring Leopold V was minted by the Austrian Mint as part of their series honoring the Babenberg dynasty. These silver coins were issued to commemorate the historical significance of the House of Babenberg, the medieval ruling family of the Margraviate and Duchy of Austria. The design process focused on historical accuracy, utilizing iconography that reflects the era of Leopold V, famously known for his involvement in the Third Crusade and his complex relationship with Richard the Lionheart.
The design of the coin was crafted by the Mint's skilled engraving team, who aimed to blend traditional heraldic elements with contemporary minting techniques. By choosing the 1½ Euro denomination, the Austrian Mint distinguished these pieces as bullion-adjacent collector items rather than standard circulation currency. Upon its release, the coin was well-received by numismatists for its high-quality finish and its role in bringing medieval Austrian history to a wider, modern audience of coin enthusiasts.
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