½ Thaler - Johann Jakob Khuen von Belasi ND (1560-1586) front ½ Thaler - Johann Jakob Khuen von Belasi ND (1560-1586) back
½ Thaler - Johann Jakob Khuen von Belasi ND (1560-1586) photo
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½ Thaler - Johann Jakob Khuen von Belasi ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
Johann Jakob Khuen von Belasi (1560-1586)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1560-1586
Value
½ Thaler - ½ Guldiner
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Square
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#185274
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Saint Rupertus (left with salt box) and St Virgilius (right with cathedral) seated, holding crosiers, facing each other.

Script: Latin

Lettering: · S · RVDBERTVS · ET · S · VIRGILIVS · EP

Comment

Probszt-557

Recorded sales:
  • Heritage Auctions, Auction #3044, 3 January 2016, lot #29060. 2,173.75 USD including Buyer's Premium in AU 53 NGC slab.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a stylized letter "K" on the reverse side, which represents the name of the bishop, Johann Jakob Khuen von Belasi. This letter is surrounded by intricate floral patterns, adding to the coin's beauty and historical significance.