4 Kreuzers / Batzen - Leonhard von Keutschach 1500-1521 front 4 Kreuzers / Batzen - Leonhard von Keutschach 1500-1521 back
4 Kreuzers / Batzen - Leonhard von Keutschach 1500-1521 photo
© H. D. Rauch

4 Kreuzers / Batzen - Leonhard von Keutschach

 
Silver 3.08 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
Leonard of Keutschach (Leonhard von Keutschach) (1495-1519)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1500-1521
Value
4 Kreuzer (1⁄15)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.08 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#73202
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Half portrait of St Rupert holding his salt box in right hand and crozier in left. Legend around (start 1h).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SANCT RVDBERTVS EPIS
or SANCTVS
or EPS or EPS

Translation: Saint Rupert bishop

Comment

The legends are mainly gothic lettering before 1512, then latin. Occasionaly mixed. Many variations of legend. Ex.