¼ Thaler - Maximilian II Bohemia reverse; Joachimsthal

Obverse

Crowned and armored half-length figure facing right, holding scepter and wearing the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Date divided by the figure. Legend around an inner circle, divided by a small Bohemian shield at bottom. Mint mark at the end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAX II D G R I S AV G HV BO REX
1573

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, large crowned shield on breast with 4-fold coat of arms of Bohemia and Hungary, smaller shield at center with coat of arms of Bohemia. Legend around a beaded inner circle with mint mark at the end.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCH DVX AVS DVX BVR MA MO

Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Marchio Moraviae

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

Mint

See also

• Armour
• Crown
• Coat of Arms
• Double-headed eagle

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References
Undetermined
1573											Diet# 215 Hans A. Dietiker, Herbert Rittmann; 1979. Böhmen: Katalog d. Habsburger Münzen 1526-1887 = Bohemia. Battenberg Verlag, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

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