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1 Thaler - Rudolf II
1612 year| Silver (.875) | 28.78 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Upper Alsace (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1595-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1612 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1425-1634) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.78 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#140296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned manifold arms with central shield of Upper Alsace, Order of Golden Fleece around, very small fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEC NON ARCHIDVCES AVS DV BV LAND G ALS CO FE
Unabridged legend: Nec Non Archiduces Austriae Dux Burgundiae Landgravius Alsatiae Comes Ferretae
Comment
Variants with ARCHDCES and ARCHIDUSES.Posthumous issues.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Landgraviate of Upper Alsace is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "RF" (Rudolf Füchs) stamped on the reverse side of the coin. This shield was added to the coin's design to indicate that it was minted during the reign of Rudolf II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the time. This small detail provides a fascinating insight into the coin's history and the importance of the ruler's seal during that era.
