1 Thaler - Charles the Posthumous Lead Trial Strike

Issuer Bishopric of Brixen (Austrian States)
Year 1618
Type Coin pattern
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler
Composition Lead
Weight
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Shape Round
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Engraver(s) Valentin Janus
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Obverse description Bust of Prince-Bishop Charles the Posthumous of Austria facing right, wearing embroidered mozzetta (ecclesiastical cape) with wide collar.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering · CAROL : D : G : ARCH : AVST : DVX : BVR : COM : TIR &
(Translation: Charles, by the grace of God, Archduke of Austra, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Tyrol.)
Reverse description Crowned coat of arms of Prince-Bishop Charles the Posthumous of Austria, between mitred coats of arms of Brixen and Wrocław with crosiers behind.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✤ EPVS : BRIX : ET : WRATISLAVIENS : ⚔ : A° : 16 · 18 :
(Translation: Bishop of Brixen and Wrocław.)
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage 1618 & - -
Numisquare ID 4021457160
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