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½ Guldentaler - 30 Kreuzer - Johann Jakob Khuen von Belasi Rudolf
| Silver | 12.28 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Johann Jakob Khuen von Belasi (1560-1586) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1576-1579 |
| Value | ½ Thaler - ½ Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.28 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#150096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle, orb with value on breast, legend (start 2h) for "Rudolfus II Imperator Augustus Per Fidei Decreto".
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOL II IMP AVGVS P F DECR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in the Bishopric of Salzburg. The coin was issued by Johann Jakob Khuen von Belasi (also known as Rudolf), who was the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg from 1576 to 1579. During his reign, the Protestant Reformation was gaining traction in the region, leading to tensions between the Catholic Church and Protestant factions. Additionally, the coin was minted during a period of economic instability, with the value of silver coins fluctuating due to the influx of cheaper copper coins from nearby regions. Despite these challenges, the ½ Guldentaler - 30 Kreuzer coin remained a widely used and valued form of currency in the region, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of the people of Salzburg during this tumultuous period.
