© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Ducats - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg
1522 year| Gold (.986) | 14.06 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Matthew Lang of Wellenburg (Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg) (1519-1540) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1522 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (4 Dukaten) (9) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14.06 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
4-fold arms of Salzburg and Wellenburg, cardinal's hat above
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SANCTVS RVDBERTVS EPVS SALZBVRGN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg 1522 coin 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 inclusion on coins of that time.
