Bishopric of Salzburg 4 Kreuzer/ Batzen - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg, 1520 – 1527

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Salzburg Bishopric of Salzburg
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 4 Kreuzer
Year 1520 – 1527
Ruler Matthew Lang of Wellenburg (Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg) (1519–1540)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

4 Kreuzer from Bishopric of Salzburg. Issued from 1520 to 1527. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 3 g.

Obverse
Two shields with pointed tops with arms of Salzburg left and the Archbishop right below a hat, date below, in a circle. Legend (start 12h) for "Matheus Cardinalis Episcopus Salisburgensis"
Reverse
St. Rupert with salt box at right hand and crozier at left hand, in inner beaded circle, legend around, the mitre divides the legend. (Saint Rupert Bishop)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1527  — Type 3 Zöttl 269
1526  — Type 3 Zöttl 268
1525  — Type 3 Zöttl 267
1524  — Type 3 Zöttl 266
1523  — Type 3 Zöttl 265
1522  — Type 3 Zöttl 264
1521  — Type 3 Zöttl 263
1520  — Type 3 Zöttl 262

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