Bishopric of Salzburg ⅙ Thaler Madonna - Paris von Lodron, 1630 – 1653

⅙ Thaler Madonna - Paris von Lodron from Bishopric of Salzburg. Issued from 1630 to 1653. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 4.75 g.

Obverse

Crowned Madonna with child above the arms of the Archbishop in an oval shield. In a circle, the first verse of a prayer to Mary "Sub tuum praesidium confugimus". Legend around (start 1h) (Paris, by the Grâce of God Archbishop of Salzburg, Legate of the Holy See.Under thy protection we seek refuge.)

Reverse

St Rupert standing with his salt boxe and crozier, fractional value at his feet and arms of Salzburg below in an oval shield.