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½ Thaler - Rudolf
| Silver | 14.41 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Rudolph (Rudolf) (1576-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1579-1608 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.41 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Double-headed glorified Habsburg eagle with a sword on the right, scepter on the left, Hungarian Orb on chest and closed crown above the heads of eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDVX·AVS·DVX·BVRG·MAR·MORA·1601·
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Marchio Moraviae
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Marquis of Moravia
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Rudolf 1579-1608, is interesting because it was used as a means of payment for soldiers during the Ottoman-Habsburg Wars.
