1 Thaler "Lion Thaler" - Hieronymus von Colloredo 1790 front 1 Thaler "Lion Thaler" - Hieronymus von Colloredo 1790 back
1 Thaler "Lion Thaler" - Hieronymus von Colloredo 1790 photo
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1 Thaler "Lion Thaler" - Hieronymus von Colloredo

1790 year
Silver (.833) 28.06 g 42.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
Hieronymus von Colloredo (1772-1803)
Year
1790
Value
1 Thaler - 1 Guldiner
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
28.06 g
Diameter
42.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#275646
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Prince-archbishop Hieronymus von Colloredo, supported by two lions. Sword, crozier, and cross behind. Pedestal with garlands below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 17 90

Engraver: Franz Xaver Matzenkopf

Comment

All but 7 melted because Bavaria and other principalities raised objections because of the lions.

Interesting fact

The Lion Thaler is a silver coin minted in 1790 during the reign of Hieronymus von Colloredo, the Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg, which was part of the Austrian States. The coin weighs 28.06 grams and is made of silver with a purity of .833.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1790  200 - - - - - -

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