Bishopric of Salzburg 1 Thaler Madonna - Paris von Lodron, 1624

1 Thaler Madonna - Paris von Lodron from Bishopric of Salzburg. Issued in 1624. Struck in Silver. Measures 40 mm and weighs 29.1 g.

Obverse

Madonna with child standing above coat of arms of the Archbishop. In a circle, the first verse of a prayer to Mary "Sub tuum praesidium confugimus".

Reverse

St.Rupert holding at left hand his salt box, right hand a crozier, standing above the arms of Salzburg. Arabesques in field. Legend around (starts 1h) for "Sanctus Rupertus Episcopus Salisburgensis". The mitre divides the legend on top.