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¼ Thaler - Rudolph II Budweis

Features

Issuer Kingdom of Bohemia
King Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1611)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1590
Value ¼ Thaler
Currency Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition Silver
Weight 7.01 g
Diameter 29 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
559605
References Diet# 322
Hans A. Dietiker, Herbert Rittmann; 1979. Böhmen: Katalog d. Habsburger Münzen 1526-1887 = Bohemia. Battenberg Verlag, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

Obverse

Bare headed armored bust of Rudolf II facing right, legend around an inner circle (start 8h).

Script: Latin

Lettering: RVDOLPHVS II D G R I S AV GE H B REX

Unabridged legend: Rudolphus II Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae Hungariae Bohemiae Rex

Translation: Rudolph II, by the grace of God, forever venerable Emperor of the Romans, King of Germany, Hungary and Bohemia...

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle, orb on breast, legend around an inner circle with date at the end. Mint mark at 6h.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHI DVX AVS DVX B MA MO 1590

Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Marchio Moraviae

Translation: ... Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia.

Mint

Budějovice, modern-day České Budějovice, Czech Republic (1569-1611)

Comments

Mintmark; lion head left.

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