1 Vierer - Rudolf II ND (1602-1612) front 1 Vierer - Rudolf II ND (1602-1612) back
1 Vierer - Rudolf II ND (1602-1612) photo
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1 Vierer - Rudolf II ND

 
Billon (.375 silver) - -
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Upper Alsace (Austrian States)
Landgrave
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1595-1608)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1602-1612
Value
1 Vierer = 4 Pfennig (1⁄60)
Currency
Thaler (1425-1634)
Composition
Billon (.375 silver)
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#125454
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Cross in a circle, legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NEC NON ARCHIDVCES AVS
or
NEC NON ARCHID AVS

Comment

2 variants of legend documented in Klemetsch.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Vierer coin from the Landgraviate of Upper Alsace is that it features a unique blend of both Austrian and French influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of Rudolf II, the Holy Roman Emperor, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Landgraviate of Upper Alsace, which was a territory that was part of the Austrian States but had strong cultural and historical ties to France. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and political landscape of the region during the early 17th century.