1 Thaler - Paris von Lodron (Consecration) 1628 front 1 Thaler - Paris von Lodron (Consecration) 1628 back
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1 Thaler - Paris von Lodron Consecration

1628 year
Silver 29.3 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
Paris von Lodron (1619-1653)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1628
Value
1 Thaler - 1 Guldiner
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.3 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#33737
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Bishops carying a reliquary box within a beaded circle, transfer of the relicts of St. Rupert and St. Virgil on 24 September 1628. Legend around (starts 12h).

Script: Latin

Lettering: SS RVPERTVS ET VIRGILIUVS PATRONI TRANSFERVNTVR 24 SEPT

Translation: Saints Rupert and Virgilius patrons were transfered on 24. September

Comment

The same design was produced from 1/4 Thaler to 20 gold Ducat.
Exist with countermark 16S81 under Zöttl#2088.12: