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1 Thaler - Max Gandolf von Kuenburg
1682 year| Silver | 28.69 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Max Gandolf von Kuenburg (1668-1687) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1682 |
| Value | 1 Thaler - 1 Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.69 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Five characters standing, legend below a line.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRANSLATI A MAX GAND EX COMIT DE KÜENBURG ARCHIEP & PR SALISB S SED AP LEG
SS MARTINUS EP VINCENTIUS M HERMES M CHRISANTVS ET DARIA MM
Comment
Two variants (also see Zöttl):Type 1: P S below on obverse, the far left saint holds a goose on reverse. Main illustration.
Type 2: No signature, at the feet of the characters, left a goose, right a lion,
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Max Gandolf von Kuenburg 1682 coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) is that it features a unique design that showcases the importance of religion and politics during that time period. The coin's obverse side features an image of Max Gandolf von Kuenburg, the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg, while the reverse side features an image of the Salzburg Cathedral, which was a symbol of the city's religious and political power. This coin was minted during a time when the church and state were closely intertwined, and it serves as a reminder of the significant role that religion played in shaping the political landscape of Europe during the 17th century.
