Denier - Rudolf Gold Strike
| Gold (.990) | 0.94 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Rudolph (Rudolf) (1576-1608) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1582-1608 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄360) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 0.94 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Madonna with child on her right arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · PATRONA · HVNGARI · 1608 ·
Translation: Patroness of Hungary.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight varies, see below.The gold strikes are based on the following denár types:
H#1011: denár H#1056
H#1014: denár H#1060
H#1015: denár H#1065
H#1016: denár H#1066
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Rudolf (Gold Strike) Pattern Denier coin from Hungary is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Rudolf II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary from 1572 to 1608. During his reign, Rudolf II introduced a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the Hungarian economy and increasing the power of the central government. These reforms included the introduction of a new currency, the forint, which replaced the traditional denier coin. Despite this, the Rudolf (Gold Strike) Pattern Denier coin continued to be minted and used as a symbol of wealth and power.
