Denier - Rudolf (Gold Strike) 1579-1599 front Denier - Rudolf (Gold Strike) 1579-1599 back
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Denier - Rudolf Gold Strike

 
Gold (.990) 1.75 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Rudolph (Rudolf) (1576-1608)
Type
Pattern
Years
1579-1599
Value
1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄360)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Gold (.990)
Weight
1.75 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#106390
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned Madonna with child on her right arm divides mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering: · PATRONA · ¤ · VNGARIE

Translation: Patroness of Hungary.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Weight varies, see below.
The gold strikes are based on the following denár types:
H#1012: denár H#1058
H#1013: denár H#1059

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern Denier - Rudolf (Gold Strike) 1579-1599 from Hungary is that it was minted during the reign of Rudolf II, who was a member of the Habsburg dynasty and was known for his love of art and collecting. This coin, made of .990 gold and weighing 1.75g, is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during his reign.