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4 Ducats - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg
1522 year| Gold (.986) | 13.88 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 | 13.88 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process and was believed to have been used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was said to be the exact size of a specific needle, and if the needle fit perfectly into the hole, it was considered proof that the coin was genuine. This feature is not commonly found in other coins of the time period, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.
