Thaler - Rudolf 1598-1599 front Thaler - Rudolf 1598-1599 back
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Thaler - Rudolf

 
Silver (.875) 28.82 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Rudolph (Rudolf) (1576-1608)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1598-1599
Value
1 Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
28.82 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#71688
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

A crowned and glorified double headed Imperial eagle holding sceptre and sword, an imperial orb on the breast, divides the letters NB.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARHIDVX · AVSTRIÆ · DVX · BVRG · MAR · MOR · ETC 15 · 99
N B

Translation:
Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Marchio Moraviae et cetera -
Crown Prince of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Marquis of Moravia, and so on

Edge

Plain

Comment

C.III.: 138 H.: 1037 ÉH: 795/a (on picture)
C.III.: 139 H.: 1038 ÉH: 795/b

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Thaler - Rudolf 1598-1599 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 is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, and its silver content makes it a popular collector's item.