¼ Guldiner - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg 1522 front ¼ Guldiner - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg 1522 back
¼ Guldiner - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg 1522 photo
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¼ Guldiner - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg

1522 year
Silver 8.76 g -
Description
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
¼ Thaler - ¼ Guldiner
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.76 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#317446
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 ¼ Guldiner - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg 1522 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "M" on the reverse side, which represents the mint master's initial. This distinctive feature was added to the coin's design to signify the mint master's responsibility for the coin's production and to ensure its authenticity.