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½ Thaler - Hieronymus von Colloredo
| Silver | 14 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Hieronymus von Colloredo (1772-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1797-1802 |
| Value | ½ Thaler - ½ Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#77612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Arms of Salzburg and the Archbishop over a large mantle with sword and crozier. Divided date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 18 02
Comment
Mint mark M for Franz Xavier Matzenkopf.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally placed there by the mint masters as a way to test the authenticity of the coin. The hole was created by drilling a small hole in the die used to strike the coin, and it was meant to be a subtle indicator that the coin was genuine and not a counterfeit. This feature is not commonly found in other coins from the same period, making it a distinctive characteristic of the ½ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg.
