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½ Gulden / 30 Kreuzers - Maximilian II Budweis

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Issuer Kingdom of Bohemia
King Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1571
Value ½ Thaler
Currency Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition Silver
Weight 12.29 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
560048

Obverse

Crowned and armored half-length figure holding scepter and an orb with the denomination. Legend around an inner circle divided by a small shield at bottom (mint mark).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAXI II D G R IM S AV G H BO REX
30

Unabridged legend: Maximilianus II Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae Hungariae Bohemiae Etc 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 with date at the end.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCH DVX AVS DVX BV MA MO 1571

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)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
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