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1 Thaler - Sigismund von Schrattenbach
| Silver | 28.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Sigismund of Schrattenbach (1753-1771) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1759-1760 |
| Value | 1 Thaler - 1 Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.1 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#185780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
St. Rupert seated, presenting a statue of Madonna and child on a salt box. Table below with coat of arms and cardinal's galero.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⁕ S RUPERTUS EPISCOP · SALISPURGENS · 1759
Translation: Latin, unabridged: Sanctus Rupertus Episcopus Salisburgensis
Engraver: Franz Matzenkopf
Comment
Very similar to Zöttl# 2974, also listed under KM# 395.1:
Zöttl# 2974: no engraver's mark; unique portrait style (four buttons on mantle, six pearls in cross, left eye visible etc). N#185771
Zöttl# 2986: "MK" monogram engraver's mark; unique portrait style (three buttons on mantle, five pearls in cross, collar lining etc)
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg, minted between 1759 and 1760, features an intricate design on its reverse side, showcasing the coat of arms of Sigismund von Schrattenbach, the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg at the time.
