5 KlippeThalers - Paris von Lodron Consecration

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IssuerBishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Year1628
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Thalers
CurrencyThaler
CompositionSilver
Weight
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Shape and TechniqueKlippe
Klippe
Orientation
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Reference(s) Zöttl#1427, 1432#
Obverse descriptionThe Cathedral of Salzburg divides the date. On the left St Rupert, right St Virgilius. Below, the arms of Salzburg divide the legend. Legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringECCLES : METROP SALISB : DEDICATVR 25 SEPT APARIDE ARCHIE : 1628
(Translation: Consecration of the Metropolitan Church of Salzburg by the Archbishop Paris.)
Reverse descriptionBishops carying a reliquary box within a beaded circle, transfer of the relicts of St. Rupert and St. Virgil on 24 September 1628. Legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSS : RVPERTVS * ET * VIRGILIVS * PATRONI * TRANSFERVNTVR * 24 SEPT :
(Translation: Saints Rupert and Virgilius patrons were transferred on 24. September)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1628  - cross in legend -
1628  - angel head in legend -
Catalog ID1409689350
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