Austria, Salzburg. Paris von Lodron, Archbishop (1619-1653) AR Taler. Cathedral consecration commemorative, 1628. ECCLES: METROP SALISB: DEDICATVR 25 SEPT: APARIDE ARCHIE, model of cathedral supported by two mitred saints, St. Rupert on left with saltbox below, St. Virgil on right with cathedral below; capped coat-of-arms below, date across fields / (angel) S: S: RVDBERTVS• ET VIRGILIVS• PATRONI TRANSFERVNTVR• 24 SEPT:, palaquin bearing the relics of the patron saints being carried by eight bishops; two angels with censers below. Probszt 1166; Davenport 3499; KM 110.
NGC Graded AU 53; wonderful old cabinet tone.