Bishopric of Salzburg 15 Kreuzers - Johann Ernst von Thun, 1687 – 1692

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Salzburg Bishopric of Salzburg
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 15 Kreuzer
Year 1687 – 1692
Ruler John Ernest of Thun (1667–1709)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 6
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

15 Kreuzer from Bishopric of Salzburg. Issued from 1687 to 1692. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 6 g.

Obverse
Arms of Salzburg and Austria above, of the Archbishop below, in an ornate shield under a hat. Legend (start 2h) for "Iohannes Ernestus, Dei Gratia Archiepiscopus Salisburgensis, Sedis Apostolicae Legatus" (Io E by the Grace of God Archbishop of Salzburg, Legate of the Holy See)
Reverse
St. Rupert sitting, with salt box at right hand and crozier at left hand, legend (start 2h) "Sanctus Rudbertus Episcopalis Salisburgensis" with date at top left, the mitre divides the legend. Value in a frame below.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1692  5%
1690  24%
1689  29%
1688  33%
1687  24%

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