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⅛ Thaler - Markus Sittikus von Hohenems
| Silver | 3.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Markus Sittikus von Hohenems (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1616 |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#102691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Portrait of St Rupert facing, with salt box and crozier in a double circle. The mitre divides the legend on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS RVDBERTVS EPS SALIS date
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Hohenems family, which was added to the coin's reverse side to commemorate the rule of Markus Sittikus von Hohenems as the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg from 1612 to 1616. This addition was a departure from the standard design used on other coins of the time, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
