© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
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⅑ Thaler - Guidobald von Thun
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Guidobald von Thun (1654-1668) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1656-1666 |
| Value | ⅑ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Size | 26 mm |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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 (1/9) TVS EPS SALISB date
Comment
Slightly larger figure in 1666 as on round 1/9 Thalers (see illustration in Zöttl).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin ⅑ Thaler - Guidobald von Thun 1656-1666 from Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that reflects the historical and cultural significance of the region. The coin's obverse side features an image of Guidobald von Thun, the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Salzburg. This design was chosen to commemorate the 200th anniversary of von Thun's death and to highlight the importance of the Bishopric of Salzburg in the region's history.
