Moldau 1 Thaler - Ioan Iacob Heraclid, 1562

1 Thaler - Ioan Iacob Heraclid aus Moldau. Ausgegeben 1562. Geprägt in Silver. Durchmesser 40 mm, Gewicht 26.53 g.

Avers

Crowned and cuirassed half-length figure of the despot facing right holding an upright sword in the right hand and globus cruciger in the left hand. (Heraclid, despot and father of the country.)

Revers

Crowned double-headed eagle above ornate shield bearing coat of arms with 16 fields. In the middle, an auroch, the coat of arms of Moldavia. (Champion and defender of the freedom of the country.)