Sigismund of Schrattenbach - 10 Kreuzer 1754 - Bishopric of Salzburg

Country: Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) 
Prince-archbishop: Sigismund of Schrattenbach (1698-1753-1771)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1754 (1754-1761)
Value: 10 Kreuzer (⅙)
Currency: Thaler
Composition: Silver
Weight: 3.70 g.
Diameter: 25 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Shape: Round (irregular)
Grade: XF/VF (Edge default Obv.)
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 376, Zöttl# 3055-3058

Obverse:
Archbishop's hat and cross above 2 ornated oval shields, left the arms of Salzburg and Austria, right the Bishop's arms. Legend around (start 2h).

Lettering: SIGISM·D:G·A&P·S· S·A·S·L·N G·PRIMAS

Unabridged legend: Sigismundus Dei Gratia Archiepiscopus et Princeps Salisburgensis, Sacrae Apostolicae Sedis Legatus Natus Germaniae Primas.

Translation: Sigismund, by the Grace of God, Prince Archbishop of Salzburg, Legate of the Holy See, Primate of Germany.

Reverse:
St. Rupert with salt box at right hand and crozier at left hand, on a pedestal, legend around with date, the mitre divides the legend. Value within the pedestal.

Lettering: S RUPERTUS EPISC· : SALISBURG·1754

Unabridged legend: Sanctus Rudbertus Episcopus Salisburgensis.

Edge:
Reeded.

Mint:
Salzburg, Austria.

Comments:
Saint Rupertus revived at the site of the ruins of an ancient city, the exploitation of salt and thus contributed to the creation of the city of Salzburg (699-700).

Reference : KM# 376, Zöttl# 3055-3058

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Collection : Holy Roman Empire, Austrian Empire of Habsburg & German Empire