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½ Guldiner - Matthaüs Lang von Wellenburg
1522 year| Silver | 13.24 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Matthew Lang of Wellenburg (Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg) (1519-1540) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1522 |
| Value | ½ Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.24 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Arms and bishop's attributes.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MATTHEVS M D CARD ARCHIEPS SALZB AP SE LEG
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LEGAT
Comment
Matthaus was archbishop of Gurk (Carinthia) between 1505 and 1522.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Guldiner - Matthaüs Lang von Wellenburg 1522 coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) is that it features a unique design element: a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Salzburg on the reverse side, which was added to the standard circulation coin design to signify its origin and authenticity.
