Maley Groschen - Rudolf II (Budweis) 1577-1600 front Maley Groschen - Rudolf II (Budweis) 1577-1600 back
Maley Groschen - Rudolf II (Budweis) 1577-1600 photo
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Maley Groschen - Rudolf II Budweis

 
Silver 1.1 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
King
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1611)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1577-1600
Value
½ Groschen (1⁄40)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#94694
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned R, value, and date

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Comment

Mintmarks:

(bc) Dog's head left in circle - mintmaster Tobias Gebhardt
(bd) Star - mintmaster Christoph Schönfeld
 (bf) Dog's head left in shield - mintmaster Christoph Mattighofer

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Maley Groschen - Rudolf II (Budweis) coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in the Kingdom of Bohemia, which was a region in the Holy Roman Empire that is now part of the Czech Republic. This coin was issued during the reign of Rudolf II, who was a patron of the arts and sciences, and his court was known for its lavish spending and cultural achievements. The coin's design, which features an image of Rudolf II, reflects the artistic style of the time, which was characterized by intricate detail and ornamentation. Despite its small size, this coin is a tangible reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.