© Medieval Coinage
© Medieval Coinage
¼ Thaler - Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau ND
| Silver | 7.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau (1587-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1587-1612 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler - ¼ Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Size | 28 mm |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two Saints facing each other, a crozier between, a church below right. Between 2 circles, the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S.RVDBERTUS.ET.S.VIRGILIUS.EPI.SALZ +
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a wolf's head on the reverse side, which gives the coin its name "Wolf Dietrich." This design was chosen to represent the bishop's name, Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, who ruled the Bishopric of Salzburg during the time the coin was minted.
