AUSTRIA, Salzburg (Archbishophric). Paris von Lodron. 1619-1653. AR Taler (42.5mm, 28.70 g, 12h). Commemorating the Consecration of the Salzburger Dom (Salzburg Cathedral). Dated 1628. EF.Electronic Auction 559 World, Silver Sold For $ 1 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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AUSTRIA, Salzburg (Archbishophric). Paris von Lodron. 1619-1653. AR Taler (42.5mm, 28.70 g, 12h). Commemorating the Consecration of the Salzburger Dom (Salzburg Cathedral). Dated 1628. Half-length busts of Sts. Rupert and Virgilius facing, both wearing miter and episcopal regalia, together holding cathedral model between them; below, coat-of-arms surmounted by tasseled galero flanked by salt cellar and city model / Eight bishops, each holding crozier, and together carrying baldacchino (processional litter with canopy) right; below, two angels advancing right holding censers. Probszt 1166; Davenport 3499; KM 110. Even light iridescent toning, some luster, some faint hairline scratches. EF. A lovely example of this very detailed issue. |