© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
¼ Guldiner - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg
1522 year| Silver | 7.15 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 | ¼ Thaler - ¼ Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.15 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317447 |
|---|---|
| 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 "S" on the reverse side, which stands for "Salzburg." This coin was minted during the reign of Bishop Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg, who was the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg from 1521 to 1540. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the bishop's authority and jurisdiction over the region.
