AUSTRIA. Holy Roman Empire. Rudolf II, Emperor, 1576-1611. Taler 1609 (die re-cut from 1608) (Silver, 41 mm, 28.39 g, 12 h), Ensisheim + RVDOLPHVS II D G RO IM SE AV GER HVN BOH REX Cuirassed laureate bust of Rudolf II to right, 1609 in right field. Rev. NEC NON ARCHIDVCES AVS DV BV LANG AL CO FE Crowned arms. Davenport 3034. Klemesch 132. Voglh. 95/IX. A beautifully toned and exceptionally attractive piece. Good extremely fine.
From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket), acquired from Hess on 25 January 1991.