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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Thaler - Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau (1587-1612) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1587-1612 |
| Value | ½ Thaler - ½ Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Size | 32 mm |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Saint Rupert, wearing episcopal regalia, seated on throne facing 3/4 left, holding salt boxe and crozier. Legend around (starts 1h) for "Sanctus Rupertus Episcopus Salisburgensis" . The mitra divides the legend on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS RVDBERTVS EPS SALISBVR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau ND (1587-1612) coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that showcases the coat of arms of Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, the Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg, on one side, and the image of a wolf on the other side, which is where the name "Wolf Dietrich" comes from. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
