Bishopric of Salzburg ½ Batzen - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg, 1524 – 1534
Information
Country
Bishopric of Salzburg
Bishopric of Salzburg
Currency
Thaler
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Kreuzers
Year
1524 – 1534
Ruler
Matthew Lang of Wellenburg (Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg)
(1519–1540)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.5
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Kreuzers from Bishopric of Salzburg. Issued from 1524 to 1534. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.5 g.
- Obverse
- 4 parts shield with arms of Salzburg and the Archbishop below the date within a circle. Legend (start 12h) for "Matheus Cardinalis Archiepiscopus Salisburgensis" (Mattheus Cardinal Archbishop of Salzburg)
- Reverse
- Portrait 3/4 left of St Rupert holding a crozier within a cirlce. The mitre divides the legend on top. (Saint Rupert bishop)
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