AUSTRIA. Salzburg. Johann Ernst von Thun und Hohenstein (Archbishop, 1687-1709). 1/2 Taler (1694).

Obv: IOAN ERNESTUS D G ARCHIEPS SALISB S SED AP LEG.

Coat of arms.

Rev: S S RVDBERTUS ET VIRGILIUS PATRONI SALISBVRGENSES.

Saints Rupert and Virgil seated facing holding croziers, model of Salzburg cathedral below.

KM 253, Probszt 1817.

Weight: 14.66 g.

Diameter: 34.00 mm.

Dies alignment:12 h.

Wavy flan

Certification and encapsulation: Classical Coin Grading (San Marino)

Serial no.: AB294404

Condition: AU 53

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Struck from roller dies, as evidenced by the elliptical planchet and slightly bowed surfaces. Well struck and nicely toned.

The roller dies used in its production are evident from the as-made minor waviness to the planchet.