½ Thaler - Maximilian II Budweis
Features
| Issuer |
Kingdom of Bohemia
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Maximilian II (1564-1576)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 1570 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.22 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 560047 |
Obverse
Crowned and armored half-length figure right, holding scepter, divides the date. Legend around an inner circle, divided by mint mark (lion head left) at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAXIM II D G R I SA G H BO REX
1570
Unabridged legend: Maximilianus II Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae Hungariae Bohemiae Rex
Translation: Maximilian II, by the grace of God, forever venerable Emperor of the Romans, King of Germany, Hungary and Bohemia...
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle, shield on breast with coat of arms of Bohemia and Hungary, smaller shield of Bohemia at center. Legend around an inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI DVX AVS DVX BVR MA MORA
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
Presumably unique.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1570 | |||||||||||||||
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