2 Thalers - Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau 1593 front 2 Thalers - Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau 1593 back
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2 Thalers - Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau

1593 year
Silver 56 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau (1587-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1593
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
56 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#126546
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

A big tower buffeted by the four winds, seas weaves and rain. Date below in the legend in roman numeral.

Script: Latin

Lettering: RESISTIT * M.D:XCIII * IMMOTA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau 1593 coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) is that it features a unique design element - a crescent moon and stars on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the bishopric's coat of arms. This design was only used on coins minted during the reign of Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.