© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
½ Guldiner/ ½ Thaler - Michael von Kuenburg
| Silver | 14.18 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Michael von Kuenburg (1554-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1555-1559 |
| Value | ½ Thaler - ½ Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.18 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#150034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
St Rupert standing facing with salt box and crozier, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S RVDBERTVS // EPS SALZBVRGN
Translation: Saint Rupert, bishop of Salzburg
Comment
There is a type minted in lead for 1557 (Zöttl#473).Interesting fact
The ½ Guldiner/½ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg, minted between 1555 and 1559, features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of the coat of arms of Michael von Kuenburg, the Bishop of Salzburg at the time.
