AUSTRIA. Holy Roman Empire. Rudolf II, Emperor, 1576-1611. Taler 1591 (Subaeratus, 42 mm, 28.45 g, 3 h), a contemporary plated imitation of an issue from Kremnitz (Kremnica). ✠ RVDOI II - D•G•RO•IM•S•AV•GER• HVN• - BO•REX 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. ✱ARCHI✱DVXAVS•DVX•BVRGMABMORA Crowned double eagle holding sword and scepter, K - B in field. Cf. Davenport 8066, Huszár 1030 and Voglhuber 100/III (for prototype). Minor scratches and with tiny breaks in plating, otherwise, very fine.