© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Thaler - Rudolf II ND
1601 year| Silver | 28.4 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Upper Alsace (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1595-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1601 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1425-1634) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.4 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#125215 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Composite arms in a crowned flat top shield, order of the Golden Fleece in round or U shape, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEC NON ARCHIDVCES AVS DV BVR LANDG ALS CO FER
Unabridged legend: Nec Non Archiduces Austriae Dux Burgundiae Landgravius Alsatiae Comes Ferretae
Comment
Numerous variants of portrait and obverse - reverse combinations documented in Klemetsch.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. 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 history and craftsmanship of coin minting during the early 17th century.
