1 Thaler - Rudolf II (Joachimsthal) 1578-1604 front 1 Thaler - Rudolf II (Joachimsthal) 1578-1604 back
1 Thaler - Rudolf II (Joachimsthal) 1578-1604 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
1578-1604
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#92161
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with sword and scepter

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHIDVX AST // RI DVX BVR MA MO

Comment

Varieties exist.

Mintmarks:
(af) Duck swimming right in circle - mintmaster Georg Kadner (1578-1582) and mintmistress Lucie Kadner (1582-1584)
(ag) Moon right and star - mintmaster Paul Hofmann
(ah) ??? in circle - mintmaster Christoph Taubenreutter

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.