© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Ducats - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg
1522 year| Gold (.986) | 17.46 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 | 5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (11.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.46 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317442 |
|---|---|
| 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 5 Ducats - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg 1522 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "ML" (for Matthäus Lang) located above the coat of arms on the reverse side of the coin. This subtle detail adds an extra layer of historical significance to the coin, making it a prized collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
