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1 Thaler - Sigismund von Schrattenbach
1754 year| Silver | 28.04 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Sigismund of Schrattenbach (1753-1771) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1754 |
| Value | 1 Thaler - 1 Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.04 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#185700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Saint Rupert seated, holding salt box in right hand, crosier on left arm reaching out. Shield with arms to right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S · RUPERTUS · EPISCOP · SALISBURGENS · 1754
Translation: Latin, unabridged: Sanctus Rupertus Episcopus Salisburgensis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Sigismund von Schrattenbach 1754 coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin to signify that it had been tested for its silver content, ensuring its authenticity and value. This feature is not commonly found in other coins from the same era, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.
