1 Thaler - Rudolf II 1603 front 1 Thaler - Rudolf II 1603 back
1 Thaler - Rudolf II 1603 photo
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1 Thaler - Rudolf II

1603 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Upper Alsace (Austrian States)
Landgrave
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1595-1608)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1603
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1425-1634)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#225991
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned composite arms with chain of the Golden Fleece in a circle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: NECNON ARCHIDVCES AVS DV BVR LANDG ALS CO FER

Unabridged legend: Nec Non Archiduces Austriae Dux Burgundiae Landgravius Alsatiae Comes Ferretae

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Landgraviate of Upper Alsace (Austrian States) made of Silver is that it features an image of Rudolf II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of Upper Alsace on the other. This coin was minted in 1603 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the region. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.