Thaler Klippe - Rudolf
| Silver (.882) | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Rudolph (Rudolf) (1576-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1583-1585 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stamp of H#1034 on square plate: Double-headed non-glorified Habsburg eagle with a sword on the right, scepter on the left, fourfold curved Hungarian coat of arms with a chest shield of Austrian bonds on chest and closed crown above the heads of the eagle.
Roman numerals amongst square dots.
Eagle's feet divides mintmark
Lettering:
· ARCHIDVX · AVSTRIÆ · D · BVRGVN · 1585 ·
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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 Standard circulation coin Thaler Klippe - Rudolf 1583-1585 from Hungary made of Silver (.882) 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 was a significant departure from the previous copper coins that were commonly used in circulation at the time, and it marked a turning point in the history of Hungarian currency.
