Denier - Rudolf 1581-1601 front Denier - Rudolf 1581-1601 back
Denier - Rudolf 1581-1601 photo
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Denier - Rudolf

 
Silver (.500) 0.58 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Rudolph (Rudolf) (1576-1608)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1581-1601
Value
1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄360)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
0.58 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#106284
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned Madonna with child on her right arm, divides mintmark NB (Nagybánya)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PATRONA · HVNGARI · 1601 ·
N B

Translation: Patroness of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Rudolf 1581-1601 from Hungary made of Silver (.500) weighing 0.58 g is that it was minted during the reign of Rudolf II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary at the time. Rudolf II was known for his love of art and science, and his reign saw a flourishing of culture and learning in Hungary. The coin's design and minting process would have been overseen by the Royal Mint, which was established during Rudolf's reign and was responsible for producing coins for the kingdom.