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½ Thaler - Rudolph II Budweis
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
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| Year | 1578 |
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| Weight | 14.32 g |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed armored bust of Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II facing right, wearing a ruffled collar, rendered in the mannerist court style typical of the late sixteenth century. The effigy is confined within a beaded inner circle, with the legend commencing at approximately 8 o'clock. The surrounding Latin inscription identifies the ruler by name and his principal imperial and royal titles. |
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| Obverse lettering | RVDOLPHVS II D G R IM S A G H B REX |
| Reverse description | Crowned double-headed imperial eagle displayed, with a heraldic shield on its breast bearing the dynastic arms of the House of Habsburg. The design is enclosed within a beaded inner circle, with the Latin legend running around the periphery and the date 1578 appearing at the conclusion of the inscription. The mint mark of the Budějovice mint appears in the field at approximately 7 o'clock. |
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