Moldavia 1 Thaler - Ioan Iacob Heraclid, 1562

1 Thaler - Ioan Iacob Heraclid from Moldavia. Issued in 1562. Struck in Silver. Measures 40 mm and weighs 26.53 g.

Obverse

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.)

Reverse

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.)