Thaler - Rudolf
1579 year| Silver (.894) | 28.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Rudolph (Rudolf) (1576-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1579 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.894) |
| Weight | 28.82 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105558 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 Standard circulation coin Thaler - Rudolf 1579 from Hungary made of Silver (.894) weighing 28.82 g is that it was minted during the reign of Rudolf II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary at the time. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, and its silver content makes it a popular collector's item.
