Archbishopric of Salzburg, Austria, ½ taler, circa 1590-94, Wolf Detrich Raitenaau (1590-1612)

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Archbishopric of Salzburg, Austria, ½ taler, circa 1590-94, Wolf Detrich Raitenaau (1590-1612)
1590-94
silver
Place made
Salzburg, Austria
Medium
silver
Dimensions
3.8 cm (diam.)
Credit line
Gift of Jane Simpson, Matthew Simpson and Katherine Simpson in memory of Joanna and Donald Simpson 2020
Accession number
NC01162
Signature and date
Stamped on obverse, [Sitting St Rupert above the arms of Salzburg and the Archbishop] ‘SANCTUS RVDBE RTVS EPS SALISBV’ [ Legend from Psalm XXV of the Bible. The tower is an allegory of Catholicism facing the threat of reformation.] Stamped on Reverse: [A 4 story tower is threatened all around by waves, wind and storm.] ‘IN DNO SPERANS NON INFIRMABOR’ [Translation: Trusting in the Lord I shall not be Weakened.].
Media category
Coin
Collection area
International decorative arts and design