3 Kreuzers - Sigismund von Schrattenbach 1755 front 3 Kreuzers - Sigismund von Schrattenbach 1755 back
3 Kreuzers - Sigismund von Schrattenbach 1755 photo
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3 Kreuzers - Sigismund von Schrattenbach

1755 year
Silver 1.56 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
Sigismund of Schrattenbach (1753-1771)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1755
Value
3 Kreuzer (1⁄20)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.56 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#185694
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Two shields with the arms of Salzburg and Austria left and the arms of the bishopric right. Value in frame below. Cross and cardinal's galero (wide brimmed red hat with tessellated strings) above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
S · R · I · PR · SAL · S · S · A · LEG · N : GER · PRIM · 17
55
3

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Sigismund von Schrattenbach 1755 coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Salzburg, which was a rare feature on coins of that time.