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#105560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A glorified double headed Imperial eagle holding sceptre and sword, an imperial orb on the breast, no mintmark
Lettering: ARCHIDVX · AVST · DVX · BVR · MARCHI · MOR · 1579
Translation:
Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Marchio Moraviae -
Crown Prince of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Marquis of Moravia
Edge
Plain
Comment
H#1027: as described above - no mintmark, minted in ViennaH#1028: ... AVG · GER · HV · BO · REX ... -... MARCHIO · MORA · ... mintmark KB below the eagle, despite the mintmark, it was minted in Vienna.
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.
