½ Thaler - Maximilian II Budweis

Features

Issuer	Kingdom of Bohemia
King	Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1574-1575
Value	½ Thaler
Currency	Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition	Silver
Weight	14.23 g
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 559894
References	Diet# 224 Hans A. Dietiker, Herbert Rittmann; 1979. Böhmen: Katalog d. Habsburger Münzen 1526-1887 = Bohemia. Battenberg Verlag, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

Obverse

Crowned and armored half-length figure right, holding scepter, divides the date. Legend around an inner circle, divided by a small shield at bottom (mint mark).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAXIM II D G RO I SA G H B REX
1574

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 BVRG MARC MOR

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

Mint mark lion head left.

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
1574
1575												mm at end of legend

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