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½ Thaler Madonna - Andreas Jakob von Dietrichstein
1752 year| Silver | 14.41 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Andreas Jakob von Dietrichstein (1747-1753) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1752 |
| Value | ½ Thaler - ½ Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.41 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#298185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: S RU // PERTUS EPISCOP SALISBURGENS 1752
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler Madonna coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg, minted in 1752, features an image of the Virgin Mary on one side and the coat of arms of Andreas Jakob von Dietrichstein, the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg, on the other. It was made of silver and weighs 14.41 grams. Interestingly, this coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, as the Austrian States were undergoing a process of secularization and centralization. The coin's design and symbolism reflect the religious and political influences of the time, making it a unique and valuable piece of history.
