1 Thaler - Rudolf II (Joachimsthal) 1602-1609 front 1 Thaler - Rudolf II (Joachimsthal) 1602-1609 back
1 Thaler - Rudolf II (Joachimsthal) 1602-1609 photo
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1 Thaler - Rudolf II Joachimsthal

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
King
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1611)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1602-1609
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#105393
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Eagle with square-topped shield on breast without sword and scepter

Script: Latin

Comment

Mintmarks:

(ah) (fountain?) in circle - mintmaster Christoph Taubenreutter
(ai) Star left of crescent - mintmaster Hans Gipfel
(aj) Lion's head left - mintmaster Centurio Lengefelder

Prev. KM#875.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia is that it was used as a standardized unit of currency across the Holy Roman Empire, which was a significant innovation in monetary policy at the time.