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4 Kreuzer/Batzen - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg
| Silver | 3.11 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Matthew Lang of Wellenburg (Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg) (1519-1540) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1519-1520 |
| Value | 4 Kreuzer (1⁄15) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#149460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
St. Rupert with salt box at right hand and crozier at left hand, in inner beaded circle, legend around, the miter divides the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS RVDBERTVS EPISCOP
Comment
Type 1 of Zöttl.
Interesting fact
The 4 Kreuzer/Batzen coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg, minted between 1519 and 1520, features an image of Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg, who was the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg at the time. This coin is notable for its unique design, as it is one of the earliest examples of a coin featuring a real person, rather than a symbol or an image of a ruler. This fact makes it an interesting piece of numismatic history.
