★ An exceptionally well preserved Taler 1598 of Rudolf II from Nagybanya ★

AUSTRIA. Holy Roman Empire. Rudolf II, Emperor, 1576-1611. Taler 1598 (Silver, 40 mm, 29.14 g, 12 h), Nagybanya. RVDOL II D G ROM IMP S AVG GER H B R ARCH A Cuirassed bust of Rudolf II to right between shield and crowned Madonna on crescent, holding the infant Christ on her right arm and scepter in her left hand. Rev. DVX BVR MARCH MORA 1598 Crowned double eagle holding sword and scepter; ✱NAGI•BANIA✱ below. Davenport 8068. Huszár 1036. Voglhuber 102/IV. Beautifully toned and exceptionally well preserved, a splendid coin. Slightly off center, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from C. Freytag on 6 July 1946.