Double Thaler - Rudolf
1578 year| Silver (.882) | 57.64 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Rudolph (Rudolf) (1576-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1578 |
| Value | 2 Thalers (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Weight | 57.64 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Double-headed glorified eagle with wide open wings, on the breast fourfold curved shield: Hungarian Árpád stripes, Hungarian double cross, Dalmatian leopard heads, Bohemian lion. In chest shield Austrian bonds.
Letter "I" in shield at the end of legend
Mintmark at the sides by the feet of the eagle.
Above the neck of the eagle crowned Madonna on crescent, holding child in her right arm, scepter in her left.
Large shield.
Lettering:
ARCHI · DVX · AVS · DVX · BVRG · MARC · MORA · 1579 ·
H S
Translation:
Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Marchio Moraviae -
Crown Prince of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Marquis of Moravia
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Thaler - Rudolf 1578 from Hungary 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 itself is made of silver and weighs 57.64 grams, making it a substantial and valuable piece of currency for its time.
