1 Sechsling - Rudolph II 1594-1599 front 1 Sechsling - Rudolph II 1594-1599 back
1 Sechsling - Rudolph II 1594-1599 photo
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1 Sechsling - Rudolph II

 
Silver 1.29 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Wismar (German States)
Period
Free city (1226-1648)
Emperor
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1594-1599
Value
6 Pfennigs (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.29 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#139009
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Imperial orb with 64, date in margin, titles of Rudolf II.

Lettering:
RVDOL · 2 · P · F · D · HALF · S ·
64

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Sechsling coin from the City of Wismar is that it features an image of Rudolph II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1576 to 1612. He was known for his strong support of the arts and sciences, and his reign saw a flourishing of culture and learning in the German states. The coin's design, which includes a portrait of Rudolph II, reflects the influence of the Renaissance and the importance of the Holy Roman Empire during this time period.