Salzburg 1709 thaler Dav-1234
This specimen was lot 2158 in SINCONA Auction 97 (Zürich, May 2025), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"RDR / ÖSTERREICH Salzburg, Erzbistum, Johann Ernst von Thun und Hohenstein, 1687-1709. Taler 1709, Salzburg. Walzenprägung. Fast vorzüglich. (archbishopric of Salzburg, John Ernest of Thun and Hohenstein, 1687-1709, thaler of 1709, Salzburg mint, rotated reverse. About Extremely Fine.)"
The Archbishopric of Salzburg was an ecclesiastical state between Bavaria and Austria and usually ruled by a Hapsburg client. In the seventeenth century it was blessed with a number of productive silver mines and the prince-archbishop was a prolific issuer of coins, particularly thalers. This type was struck 1687-1709 and is common. Confusingly, it is also listed as Dav-3510.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specifications: silver, this specimen 28.97 g.
Catalog reference: KM 254, Zöttl 2181. Dav-1234.
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- [1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 97: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2025.
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