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3 Ducats - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg
1521 year| Gold | 10.61 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Matthew Lang of Wellenburg (Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg) (1519-1540) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1521 |
| Value | 3 Ducats (3 Dukaten) (6.75) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 10.61 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#352283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
St. Rupert standing facing, holding salt cellar and crozier; two coats-of-arms flanking.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • S • RVD BER TVS EPVS
Interesting fact
The 3 Ducats coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg, minted in 1521 during the reign of Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the ransom of Christian prisoners during the Ottoman-Habsburg Wars. This highlights the coin's significance beyond its monetary value, as it played a role in the release of people who were held captive during a time of conflict.
