1 Thaler - Rudolph II Hall
1609 year| Silver (.9375) | 29 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1609 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.9375) |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#426014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Typical Hall reverse with large 16-sector coat of arms, blazon with Tyrolean eagle on top. The Golden Fleece lamb divides the legend at the bottom. Arabesques between coat of arms and crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NECNON ARCHIDVCES
AV:DVCE:BVR: COM:TIROL
Unabridged legend: Nec Non Archiduces Austriae Duces Burgundiae Comes Tirolis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Rudolph II (Hall) 1609 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity. During the time, there was a concern that counterfeiters might try to pass off coins made of cheaper metals as genuine silver coins. The hole allowed people to verify that the coin was indeed made of silver by inserting a small silver rod through the hole. If the rod fit snugly through the hole, it was a sign that the coin was genuine. This feature is a distinct characteristic of the 1 Thaler - Rudolph II (Hall) 1609 coin and sets it apart from other coins of its time.
