© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
Weissgroschen - Rudolf II Joachimsthal
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1595 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with Austrian arms on breast, date divided by the crown on top, double inner circle.
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmarks:(af) Duck swimming right in circle - mintmaster Georg Kadner (1578-1582) and mintmistress Lucie Kadner (1582-1584)
(ag) Moon right and star - mintmaster Paul Hofmann
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Weissgroschen - Rudolf II (Joachimsthal) 1578-1595 coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia is that it was used as a means of payment for the first printed books in Europe, including the famous Gutenberg Bible. The coin's silver content and standardized design made it a reliable and widely accepted form of currency, facilitating the spread of knowledge and literature throughout the region.
