From 1580, Sigmund Friedrich Fugger became the dean of the cathedral in Salzburg. This unusual silver medal dates from this period. Gold strikes of this medal, weighing 5 and 10 ducats, are also known.
Round, four-field coat of arms in a decorated cartouche. Coat of arms of the Fugger Counts of Kirchberg and Weißenhorn (1 and 3 = Fugger lily, 2 = Kirchberg, 4 = Weißenhorn).
Obverse lettering
SIG FRID FVCCARVS APOS SED PROTON DEC SALZB
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Rooster facing left, scratching a diamond ring out of the dung.
