¼ Thaler - Rudolf
| Silver (.882) | 7.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Rudolph (Rudolf) (1576-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1588 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Weight | 7.21 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Symmetric double-headed glorified Habsburg eagle with a fourfold Hungarian coat of arms, with Austrian bonds as chestshield.
Madonna seated on a crescent above the heads of eagle.
Lettering:
ARC · DVX · AVS · DVX · BVR · MAR · MOR · 1578 ·
K B
Translation:
Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Marchio Moraviae -
Crown Prince of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Marquis of Moravia
Edge
Plain
Comment
H#1044: Obverse legend: RVDOLPHVS ... no shield, no Madonna in the legend, mintyear on reverse indicated by the last two digits only: "88" - no mintmarkInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Rudolf (1578-1588), is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the Hungarian coat of arms, which was not commonly seen on coins of that time. This addition was a nod to the country's rich history and cultural heritage, and it sets the coin apart from other circulating coins of the era.
