Groschen Thick Strike - Rudolf
| Silver (.882) | 10.00 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Rudolph (Rudolf) (1576-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1584-1589 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Garas) (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Weight | 10.00 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Curved, pointed fourfold Hungarian coat of arms: Hungarian Árpád stripes, Hungarian double cross, Dalmatian leopard heads, Bohemian lion; on the center chest shield: Austrian bonds.
Lettering: MONETA·NOVA·ANNO·DOMINI·1582·
Translation: New money of the year 1582
Edge
Plain
Comment
A thick strike of the Garas below.Weight varies.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Groschen Thick Strike - Rudolf 1584-1589 coin 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. The coin features an image of Rudolf II on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting process was a significant departure from the previous copper coins that were commonly used in circulation at the time, making it a unique and valuable addition to any coin collection.
