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⅙ Thaler - Guidobald von Thun
| Silver | 4.82 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Guidobald von Thun (1654-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1656-1666 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.82 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#73839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
St Rupert stiting with his salt boxe and crozier, the fractional value in a circle below divides the legend. Date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCT RVDBER (1/6) TVS EPS SALISB 1656
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅙ Thaler - Guidobald von Thun 1656-1666 coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Salzburg, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier issues of the coin, and its inclusion on this particular coin was likely done to signify the coin's connection to the Bishopric and to differentiate it from other coins in circulation at the time.
