½ Ducat - Johann Ernst von Thun 1687-1707 front ½ Ducat - Johann Ernst von Thun 1687-1707 back
½ Ducat - Johann Ernst von Thun 1687-1707 photo
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½ Ducat - Johann Ernst von Thun

 
Gold (.986) 1.72 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
John Ernest of Thun (Johann Ernst von Thun) (1667-1709)
Years
1687-1707
Value
½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
1.72 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#139671
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

St. Rupert sitting, with salt box at right hand and crozier at left hand, legend (start 2h) "Sanctus Rudbertus Episcopus Salisburgensis Sedis Apostolicae Legatus" with date at top left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S RVDBERTVS EPS SALISBVRG date

Comment

Probszt-1784

Variants:
  • Variant dated 1690: Reverse with flower on bishop's mitre. In main photograph
  • Variant dated 1705: Obverse legend "ARCHIEP : SA : S : A: L". Reverse with flower and three dots on bishop's mitre.