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½ Batzen - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg
| Silver | 1.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Matthew Lang of Wellenburg (Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg) (1519-1540) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1524-1534 |
| Value | 2 Kreuzers (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#73461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Portrait 3/4 left of St Rupert holding a crozier within a cirlce. The mitre divides the legend on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S RVDBERTVS EPVS
Translation: Saint Rupert bishop
Interesting fact
The ½ Batzen coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg, minted during the reign of Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg (1524-1534), features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of a bishop's mitre and a crozier, symbolizing the ecclesiastical power of the Bishopric of Salzburg.
