1 Thaler "Lion Thaler" - Hieronymus von Colloredo

Features

Issuer Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop Hieronymus von Colloredo (1772-1803)
Year 1790
Value 1 Thaler - 1 Guldiner
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver (.833)
Weight 28.06 g
Diameter 42.0 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
275646
References KM# 471,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Zöttl# 3245,
Helmut Zöttl; 2014. Salzburg Münzen und Medaillen 1500–1810 (2nd edition). Verlag Frühwald, Salzburg, Austria.
Dav EC III# 1266
John Stewart Davenport; 1971. European Crowns : 1700-1800 (3rd edition). Self-published, Galesburg, Illinois, United States.

Obverse

Bust of Prince-archbishop Hieronymus von Colloredo facing right, wearing cross on neck chain and mantle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HIERONYMVS D G · A · & · P · S · A · S · L · N · G · PRIM .
F · M ·

Unabridged legend: Hieronymus, Dei gratia, Archiepiscopus et Princeps Salisburgensis, Apostolicae Sedis Legatus Natus, Germaniae Primus.

Translation: Hieronymus, by the grace of God, Prince Archbishop of Salzburg, born Legate of the Holy See, Primate of Germany.

Engraver: Franz Xaver Matzenkopf

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Prince-archbishop Hieronymus von Colloredo, supported by two lions. Sword, crozier, and cross behind. Pedestal with garlands below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 17 90

Engraver: Franz Xaver Matzenkopf

Mint

Salzburg, Austria

Comments

All but 7 melted because Bavaria and other principalities raised objections because of the lions.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1790  200

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