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1 Thaler - Sigismund von Schrattenbach type
| Silver | - | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Sigismund of Schrattenbach (1753-1771) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1753-1761 |
| Value | 1 Thaler - 1 Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#133590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Arms in an oval shield surrounded by archbishops regalia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S R I PR SALISB S S AP LEG NAT GERM PRIMAS date
Comment
3 variants, with FMK below the bust, without signature, with MK.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Sigismund von Schrattenbach (type 6) coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Salzburg, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This design was used specifically for coins minted during the reign of Sigismund von Schrattenbach, who was the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg from 1753 to 1761. The use of this design was a way to signify the coin's origin and authenticity, and it has become a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
