Medal - Rudolph II and the Reichstag in Regensburg 1599 front Medal - Rudolph II and the Reichstag in Regensburg 1599 back
Medal - Rudolph II and the Reichstag in Regensburg 1599 photo
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Medal - Rudolph II and the Reichstag in Regensburg

1599 year
Gold 20.72 g 30 mm
Description
Location
Austrian Empire
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1599
Composition
Gold
Weight
20.72 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#126130
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Seven shields of Bohemia, Palatinate, Electorate of Saxony, Brandenburg, Trier, Cologne, and Mainz.

Script: Latin

Lettering: KB.P.S.B.T.C.M.

Translation: KB-Böhmen, P-Pfalz, S-Sachsen, B-Brandenburg, T-Trier, C-Köln, M-Mainz

Engraver: Valentin Maler

Comment

Rudolph II gold Medal struck in the weight of 6 Ducats 1599 Horsky-1207 in gold, Mont-666. 30mm/20.72g. By Valentin Maler. A rare gold medal featuring the draped and cuirassed bust of Rudolph II with a double-headed eagle dividing the date, surrounded by the legend KB.P.S.B.T.C. and the seven shields of Bohemia, Palatinate, Electorate of Saxony, Brandenburg, Trier, Cologne, and Mainz.