8 KlippeDucats - Paris von Lodron Consecration

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IssuerBishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Year1628
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value8 Ducats (8 Dukaten) (18)
CurrencyThaler
CompositionGold (.986)
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Shape and TechniqueKlippe
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
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In circulation to
Reference(s) Zöttl#1271
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 (starts 7h) 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 (starts 12h).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSS RVPERTVS ET VIRGILIUVS PATRONI TRANSFERVNTVR 24 SEPT
(Translation: Saints Rupert and Virgilius patrons were transfered on 24. September)
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Mintage1628  - -
Catalog ID6269780760
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