Bishopric of Salzburg 10 Kreuzer/Zehner - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg, 1523 – 1535

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Salzburg Bishopric of Salzburg
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 10 Kreuzer
Year 1523 – 1535
Ruler Matthew Lang of Wellenburg (Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg) (1519–1540)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 5.49
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

10 Kreuzer from Bishopric of Salzburg. Issued from 1523 to 1535. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 5.49 g.

Obverse
Two shields with arms of Salzburg left and the Archbishop right under a hat, date below, in a circle. Legend (start 12h) around. (Mathias, cardinal and archbishop of Salzburg)
Reverse
St. Rupert facing with salt box at right hand and crozier at left hand, in inner beaded circle, legend around, the mitre and the feet divide the legend. (Saint Rupert bishop)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1535  —
1531  —
1530  —
1529  —
1528  —
1527  —
1526  —
1525  —
1525  — (fr) Zöttl#251 St Rupert tourné vers gauche
1524  —
1523  —

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