3977

3977- Austria. Ducat, 1589

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3977- Austria. Ducat, 1589
<Our item number 109315><B>Austria. Ducat, 1589.</B> Fr-87. 3.34 grams. 23.11 mm. Vienna mint. Rudolph II, 1576-1612. Obv. Three-quarter facing, armored standing monarch with sword in right hand and orb and cross in left. Leg: RU - DOL.II.D.G.R.I - S.A.G.H.B.REX. <I>Reverse:</I> Crowned shield with Order of Golden Fleece. Leg: SLADISLAUS * - HVNR.REX.1589. <B>NGC graded MS-63.</B> <BR><BR>Rudolph, son of the previous Emperor Maximilian II, ruled for 36 years. This relatively long reign allowed Rudolph to consolidate his diverse holdings. Interestingly enough, Rudolph was having a bit of difficulty in Hungary, and the mentioning of St. Ladislaus on the coin indicates his attempt to smooth over his rule there. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;1,300-1,600. <I><BR>The Dr. Jacob Terner Collection.</I> <BR><BR>Our item number 109315<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/41jpegs/109315.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/41jpegs/109315N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>