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1 Guldiner / Thaler - Michael von Kuenburg
| Silver | 28.6 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Michael von Kuenburg (1554-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1555-1559 |
| Value | 1 Thaler - 1 Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.6 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
St Rupert sitting with salt box and crozier, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS RVDBERTVS EPVS SALZBVRGEN
Comment
There is a fake dated 1567.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Guldiner / Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg is that it features an image of Saint Michael slaying a dragon on one side, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of Michael von Kuenburg, the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg from 1555 to 1559. This coin was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, and its design reflects the importance of Catholicism and the power of the Church during that period.
