Impressive taler struck in 1628 in Salzburg under the rule of Archbishop Paris von Lodron (1619–1653) – one of the most important figures in the city’s.
The obverse depicts the grand façade of Salzburg Cathedral, consecrated in 1628, which became a powerful symbol of the Archbishopric. This taler commemorates the solemn consecration of the cathedral, funded by Paris von Lodron. Flanking the cathedral are the patron saints of Salzburg, guardians of both the city and its church.
The reverse shows the translation of relics of saints, including Rupert and Virgil, highlighting the religious significance of the event for Salzburg.
Paris von Lodron was not only a patron of art and architecture but also a shrewd statesman. He successfully maintained Salzburg’s neutrality during the devastating Thirty Years’ War, protecting the city from plunder and destruction. His policies and investments brought stability and prosperity to Salzburg.
Attractive coin that exhibits plenty of mint luster and great details.
Obverse: cathedral of Salzburg divides the date, 16-28, on the left St Rupert, right St Virgilius
ECCLES METROP SALISB DEDICATVR 25 SEPT APARIDE ARCHIE
Reverse: Bishops carrying a reliquary box within a beaded circle, transfer of the relicts of St. Rupert and St. Virgil on 24 September 1628
SS RVPERTVS ET VIRGILIUVS PATRONI TRANSFERVNTVR 24 SEPT
Diameter 43 mm, weight 28.43 g
Paris von Lodron was an Austrian Roman Catholic priest, Prince-Archbishop and Metropolitan of Salzburg in 1619-1653. Despite the hard times, he expanded the city's fortifications and managed to complete the construction of the cathedral. He died at the age of 67 on December 15 1653 of dropsy and heart disease. Archbishop Lodron was buried in the crypt of Salzburg Cathedral.
