2 Guldiner - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg 1538 front 2 Guldiner - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg 1538 back
2 Guldiner - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg 1538 photo
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2 Guldiner - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg

1538 year
Silver 52.2 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
Matthew Lang of Wellenburg (Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg) (1519-1540)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1538
Value
2 Guldiner
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
52.2 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#298183
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

St. Radiana attacked by two wolves, Wellenburg castle in left and tree right in background

Script: Latin

Lettering: +ORA. PRO. NOBIS. DEVM. SANCTA. VIRGO. RADIANA

Interesting fact

This coin features a unique design depicting Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg, who was both a bishop and a mint master. The obverse side shows his portrait, while the reverse displays the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Salzburg. The coin's silver content and weight were standard for Austrian coins during that period, reflecting the economic practices of the time.