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Thaler - Rudolf

1598 year
Silver (.875) 28.82 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Rudolph (Rudolf) (1576-1608)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1598
Value
1 Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
28.82 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#51041
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Double-headed, glorified Habsburg eagle with a sword on the right, scepter on the left, curved Hungarian orb on chest and closed crown above the heads of the eagle.
NAGI. BANIA mintmark behind inner circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DVX · BVR · MARCH · MORA ·15 · 98 ·
· NAGI · BANIA ·

Translation:
Dux Burgundiae Marchio Moraviae -
Duke of Burgundy, Marquis of Moravia

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Thaler - Rudolf 1598 from Hungary made of Silver (.875) 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 was used as a means of currency during his rule and features an image of him on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. It's a rare and valuable coin that is highly sought after by collectors today.