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½ Thaler - Rudolph II Prague

Features

Issuer Kingdom of Bohemia
King Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1611)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1602
Value ½ Thaler
Currency Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition Silver
Weight 14.31 g
Diameter 35 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
560041

Obverse

Crowned and armored full-length figure holding scepter and imperial orb, flanked by 2 crowned shields with coat of arms of Bohemia (left) and Hungary (right). Legend around a plain inner circle, mint mark between feet.

Script: Latin

Lettering: RVDOLPHVS. II. D. G. R. I. S. A. G. HV. 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, large 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 a beaded inner circle with date at the end.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID. AVSTRI. DVX. BVR. MA. MOR. 1602

Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Marchio Moraviae

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

Mint

Prague, Czech Republic

Comments

Mintmarks from various mintmasters:
(i) 1597-1598 Fleur de lys
(j) 1602-1606 Shield:  Hans Lasanz
(k) 1610 Bird wing: Samuel Salvart
(l) 1610-1611 star and crescent: Benedikt Huebiner

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