1 Thaler - Johann Ernst von Thun

Reverse

St Rupert standing with his salt boxe and crozier, and arms of Salzburg below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S RVDBERTUS EPS SALISBVRG 1694

Unabridged legend: Sanctus Rupertus Episcopus Salisburgensis

Translation: Saint Rupert, bishop of Salzburg

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Salzburg archdiocese dates back to the 7th century, with the arrival of Rupert, who became Salzburg's patron saint.
The diocese was created in 739 and elevated to archdiocese status on April 20, 798.
Until 1803, the Princes-Bishops ruled the principality of Salzburg.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

L'archidiocèse de Salzbourg remonte au VIIe siècle avec la venue de Rupert qui est devenu le saint-patron de Salzbourg.
Le diocèse fut créé en 739 et élevé au rang d'archidiocèse le 20 avril 798.
Jusqu'en 1803, les Princes-Eveques ont régné sur la principauté de Salzbourg.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process and was believed to have been used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was said to be the exact size of a specific type of needle, and if the needle fit perfectly into the hole, it was considered proof that the coin was genuine. This feature is not commonly found in other coins from the same time period, making it a distinctive characteristic of the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg.

• medieval
• early modern