1 Thaler Madonna - Paris von Lodron 1624 front 1 Thaler Madonna - Paris von Lodron 1624 back
1 Thaler Madonna - Paris von Lodron 1624 photo
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1 Thaler Madonna - Paris von Lodron

1624 year
Silver 29.1 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
Paris von Lodron (1619-1653)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1624
Value
1 Thaler - 1 Guldiner
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.1 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#151267
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

St.Rupert holding at left hand his salt box, right hand a crozier, standing above the arms of Salzburg. Arabesques in field. Legend around (starts 1h) for "Sanctus Rupertus Episcopus Salisburgensis". The mitre divides the legend on top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SANCT RVDBER // TVS EPS SALISB date

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler Madonna - Paris von Lodron 1624 coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) is that it features an image of the Virgin Mary on one side and the coat of arms of the von Lodron family on the other. This coin was minted in 1624 during the reign of Paris von Lodron, who was the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg from 1619 to 1653. The coin was made of silver and weighs 29.1 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians.