Rudolph II, gold medal attributed to Valentin Maler, 1599, RVDOLPH II DG ROM IMP AVG, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. KB.P.S.B.T.G., shield on double-headed eagle dividing date, seven shields around, 30 mm., 21.03g. (Horsky 1207, in gold; Mont.666; Weuh.6956), good very fine, extremely rare

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Rudolph II, gold medal attributed to Valentin Maler, 1599, RVDOLPH II DG ROM IMP AVG, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. KB.P.S.B.T.G., shield on double-headed eagle dividing date, seven shields around, 30 mm., 21.03g. (Horsky 1207, in gold; Mont.666; Weuh.6956), good very fine, extremely rare

Lot Essay

Struck in 1599 to commemorate the Parliament at Regensberg.

See also front cover illustration