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10 Ducats - Paris von Lodron Consecration
1628 year| Gold (.986) | 35 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Paris von Lodron (1619-1653) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1628 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (10 Dukaten) (22.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 35 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#93230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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
Coins produced with the same design from 1/4 thaler to 20 ducats.Zöttl# 1249, 1251, 1254, 1259
As all those consecration coins, there are variants of this coin: small (42 mm) or large (43-45 mm) and with angel face (illustrated here) on top of reverse in legend, or with a cross:
