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⅙ Thaler - Johann Ernst von Thun
| Silver |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | John Ernest of Thun (Johann Ernst von Thun) (1667-1709) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1687-1688 |
| Value | ⅙ Speciesthaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Size | 28 mm |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#52437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
St. Rupert sitting, with salt box at right hand and crozier at left hand, legend around with date at top left, the mitre divides the legend. Fractional value below divides the legend. Legend (start 2h) for "Sanctus Rudbertus Episcopus Salisburgensis"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S:RVDBERTUS.
EPS:SALISBVRG:1688
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅙ Thaler - Johann Ernst von Thun 1687-1688 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 Thun family, 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 a deliberate choice made by the mint masters to signify the importance of the Thun family and their connection to the Bishopric of Salzburg.
