© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
⅓ Guldiner - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg
1522 year| Silver | 9.34 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 | ⅓ Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.34 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
4-fold arms of Salzburg and Wellenburg, cardinal's hat above
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SANCTVS RVDBERTVS EPVS SALZBVRGN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅓ Guldiner coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, particularly in the Bishopric of Salzburg, where it was issued. The coin features an image of Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg, who was the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg from 1522 to 1540. This was a period of significant religious conflict, as the Protestant Reformation was gaining momentum and the Catholic Church was facing challenges to its authority. The coin's design, which includes an image of the Virgin Mary and the Salzburg coat of arms, reflects the tensions between Catholicism and Protestantism during this time.
