Bishopric of Salzburg 10 Kreuzers - Sigismund von Schrattenbach, 1754 – 1761

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Salzburg Bishopric of Salzburg
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 10 Kreuzer
Year 1754 – 1761
Ruler Sigismund of Schrattenbach (1753–1771)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.71
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

10 Kreuzer from Bishopric of Salzburg. Issued from 1754 to 1761. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.71 g.

Obverse
Archbishop's hat and cross above 2 ornated oval shields, left the arms of Salzburg and Austria, right the Bishop's arms. Legend (start 2h) for "Sigismundus Dei Gratia Archiepiscopus et Princeps Salisburgensis, Sacrae Apostolicae Sedis Legatus Natus, Germaniae Primas" (Sigismund, by the Grace of God, Prince Archbishop of Salzburg, Legate of the Holy See, Primate of Germany)
Reverse
St. Rupert with salt box at right hand and crozier at left hand, on a pedestal, legend around with date, the mitre divides the legend. Value within the pedestal.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1761  overdate variety exists
1758  (fr) Guirlande
1758  (fr) vide
1757  (fr) vide
1756  (fr) vide
1755  (fr) Coquille
1755  (fr) vide
1754  (fr) Coquille
1754  (fr) Guirlande
1754  (fr) vide

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