Bishopric of Salzburg ½ Ducat - Johann Ernst von Thun, 1687 – 1707

½ Ducat from Bishopric of Salzburg. Issued from 1687 to 1707. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.72 g.

Obverse

Arms of Salzburg and Austria above, of the Archbishop below, in an ornate shield under a hat. Legend (start 2h).

Reverse

St. Rupert sitting, with salt box at right hand and crozier at left hand, legend (start 2h) "Sanctus Rudbertus Episcopus Salisburgensis Sedis Apostolicae Legatus" with date at top left.