⅓ Thaler - Max Gandolf von Kuenburg Saxony, Countermarked

€2.00
IssuerBishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Year1681
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value⅓ Guldiner
CurrencyThaler
CompositionSilver
Weight9.66 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Zöttl#2088.136-2088.138
Obverse descriptionArmoured bust of John George facing right, within a plain inner circle, legend around. Salzburg countermark 16S81.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOH GEORG II D G DUX SAX I C ET MONT 16S81
Reverse descriptionCrowned ornate shield with 4-fold composite coat of arms with central shield of electoral Saxony. Shield divide mintmaster`s initials. Plain inner circle with legend around ending by the date, fractional denomination in oval frame below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSAC ROM IMP AR CHIM ET ELECT 1668 C R (1/3)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1681 CR - 1668 + countermark 16S81 -
1681 CR - 1669 + countermark 16S81 -
1681 CR - 1670 + countermark 16S81 -
Catalog ID8102719930
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