AUSTRIA. Holy Roman Empire. Rudolf II, Emperor, 1576-1611. Taler 1581 (Silver, 41 mm, 28.65 g, 1 h), Joachimsthal (Jáchymov), Dolphin (mint master G. Kadner von Greifenegg). ◦RVDOLPHVS◦II◦D◦G◦R◦I◦S◦A◦G◦H◦B◦REX Cuirassed bust of Rudolf II to right. Rev. ARCHI◦DV◦X◦AVSTR - I◦DVX◦BVR◦MA◦M◦15-81◦ Crowned and nimbate double eagle holding sword and scepter, globus cruciger on its chest, coat of arms below. Davenport 8079. Dietiker 372. Dietiker Collection -. Donebauer -. Halačka (1982) 266. Horsky 1320. Voglhuber 98/I. Very rare and nicely toned. Tiny scratches and minor flan faults, otherwise, very fine.