Bishopric of Salzburg 1 Ducat - Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg, 1538 – 1540

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Salzburg Bishopric of Salzburg
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ducat
Year 1538 – 1540
Ruler Matthew Lang of Wellenburg (Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg) (1519–1540)
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.54
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ducat from Bishopric of Salzburg. Issued from 1538 to 1540. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.54 g.

Obverse
Arms of the archbishop, date below, beaded inner circle, legend around. The circle is divided by the hat on top. (Matthias, cardinal, archbishop of Salzburg)
Reverse
St Rupert standing with crozier and salt box, arms of Salzburg below dividing the legend. (Saint Rupert bishop)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1540  —
1539  —
1538  —

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