Thaler struck at the Salzburg mint in 1644 under Archbishop Paris von Lodron (1619–1653). Renowned as a skilled diplomat, Paris von Lodron maintained the principality’s neutrality during the Thirty Years’ War, transforming Salzburg into a safe haven and a flourishing center of culture and art. His coinage, featuring the Madonna and Saint Rupert, is among the most admired episcopal issues of the 17th century.
Attractive coin that exhibits plenty of mint luster.
Archbishopric of Salzburg, Paris von Lodron (1619-1653), Thaler 1644, Salzburg Mint
Obverse: Madonna with a child and the inscription SIDIVM CONF VG SVB IVVM PRAE
PARIS D G ARCHI EPS SALI SE AP LE
Reverse: St Rupert standing with his salt boxe and crozier, and arms of Salzburg below
SANCT RVDBER TVS EPS SALISB 1644
Diameter 41 mm, weight 28.68 g
