½ Thaler - Rudolph II Budweis

Obverse

Bare headed armored bust of Rudolf II right, wearing thin ruffled collar. Legend around an inner circle (start 8h). Bohemian lion right under bust.

Script: Latin

Lettering: RVDOLPHVS II D G R I S A G H BO 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, crowned shield on breast with coat of arms of Austria and Burgundy surrounded by the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece, legend around an inner circle with date at the end. Mint mark at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AVSTRI DVX BVRG MAR MOR 1605

Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Marchio Moraviae

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

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• Crown
• Coat of Arms
• Double-headed eagle
• Cat or feline

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