½ Thaler - George von Kuenburg 1586 front ½ Thaler - George von Kuenburg 1586 back
½ Thaler - George von Kuenburg 1586 photo
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½ Thaler - George von Kuenburg

1586 year
Silver 14.23 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
George of Kuenburg (Georg von Kuenburg) (1586-1587)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1586
Value
½ Thaler - ½ Guldiner
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.23 g
Size
34 mm
Shape
Klippe
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#150653
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

St Rupert at left and St Virgilius at right facing each other.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S RVDBERTVS ET S VIRGILIVS EP

Interesting fact

The ½ Thaler - George von Kuenburg 1586 coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) is interesting because it features a unique design element - a stylized portrait of George von Kuenburg, the Bishop of Salzburg, surrounded by intricate floral patterns and symbols. This design was meant to symbolize the bishop's power and influence in the region.