Bishopric of Salzburg 3 Kreuzers - Sigismund von Schrattenbach, 1754

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Salzburg Bishopric of Salzburg
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 3 Kreuzer
Year 1754
Ruler Sigismund of Schrattenbach (1753–1771)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.74
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Kreuzer from Bishopric of Salzburg. Issued in 1754. Struck in Billon. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.74 g.

Obverse
2 ornate oval shields, left the arms of Salzburg and Austria, right the arms of the Archbishop, value below, a cross and a hat above. Legend (starts 1h) for "Sigismundus Dei Gratia Archepiscopus et Princeps Salisburgensis Sedis Apostolicae Legatus Natus" . (S. by the Grace of God Prince Archbishop of Salzburg, Legate of the Holy See)
Reverse
St. Rupert sitted with salt box at right hand and crozier at left hand, legend around (starts 1h) with date "Sanctus Rupertus Episcopus Salisburgensis", the mitre divides the legend.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1754  100%
1754  (fr) Avec SALISBUG 25%

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