Satirical Thaler - Sigmund Friedrich Fugger

Location Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Year 1560-1586
Type Advertising medallion
Composition Silver
Weight 24.46 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Edge 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.
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Zöttl#3457 , Probszt#2712
Obverse description 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering SIG FRID FVCCARVS APOS SED PROTON DEC SALZB
Reverse description Rooster facing left, scratching a diamond ring out of the dung.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering IGNORANTIA
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6758055690
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