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¼ Thaler - Rudolf
| Silver (.882) | 7.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Rudolph (Rudolf) (1576-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1579-1608 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Weight | 7.21 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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: ARC · DVX · AVS · DVX · BVR · MAR · MO · 1586 ·
Translation:
Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Marchio Moraviae -
Crown Prince of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Marquis of Moravia
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Rudolf 1579-1608, is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process and was believed to have been used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was said to be the exact size of a specific type of grain, and if the coin passed through a sieve with holes of that size, it was considered genuine. This feature is a distinct characteristic of this particular coin and sets it apart from other coins of the time.
