Bishopric of Salzburg ½ Thaler - Johann Ernst von Thun, 1687 – 1708

½ Thaler - Johann Ernst von Thun from Bishopric of Salzburg. Issued from 1687 to 1708. Struck in Silver. Measures 34 mm and weighs 14.6 g.

Obverse

Arms of Salzburg and Austria above, of the Archbishop below, in an ornate shield under a hat. Legend (start 2h) for "Iohan Ernestus Dei Gratia Archiepiscopus Salisburgensis Sanctae Sedis Apostolicae Legatus" (J E by the Grace of God, Archbishop of Salzburg, Legate of the Holy See)

Reverse

Saints Rupert at left with a salt box at left hand, and Virgil at right facing with the abbey St Peter of Salzburg, both holding a crozier. Legend (starts 1h).