© V.L. Nummus
© V.L. Nummus
1 Thaler - Rudolf II Hall
1603 year| Silver (.9375) | 28.6 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1603 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.9375) |
| Weight | 28.6 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#426003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Composite coat of arms with Tyrolean eagle at top center, beneath a fleur-de-lys coronet, surrounded by the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. The fleece divides the legend at the bottom, the crown at the top. Legend begins at 2 o'clock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿NECNON ARCHIDVCES A:DVCES:BV:COMI::TIROL✿
Unabridged legend: Nec Non Archiduces Austriae Duces Burgundiae Comes Tirolis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Rudolf II (Hall) 1603 coin 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 needle, and if the needle fit perfectly into the hole, it was considered proof that the coin was genuine. This feature is known as a "test cut" and was a common method used in the early days of coinage to prevent counterfeiting.
