1682 Salzburg Archbishopric 1,100th Anniversary Silver Thaler | NGC AU58

A large silver thaler issued in 1682 to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the founding of the Archbishopric of Salzburg. Renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship among religious commemorative coins of the Holy Roman Empire, this highly sought-after type combines historical significance with artistic distinction.

Issued under Max Gandolph von Kuenburg, Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg (1668¨C1687), whose reign witnessed a flourishing of religious art and numismatic engraving, this type ranks among the representative issues of his tenure.

The obverse depicts five standing saints, their drapery and facial expressions finely rendered, exemplifying the skill of seventeenth-century Baroque engraving. The reverse features two archbishops flanking a central coat of arms, surmounted by the Eye of Providence, symbolising divine oversight. The composition powerfully conveys the contemporary conception of religious and political authority as a unified whole.

As the element ¡°Salz¡± (¡°salt¡±) in the name Salzburg suggests, the region derived immense wealth from its salt mines, enjoying distinctive minting privileges and a special position within the Holy Roman Empire. This coin served not merely as a commemorative issue, but also as an emblem of authority.

Graded AU58 by NGC, the present example is exceptionally well preserved for a large seventeenth-century silver thaler, with clearly defined details to the saints, armorial devices and lettering. The pronounced relief imparted by a strong strike, together with natural toning and silver lustre, lends considerable visual appeal. High-grade examples of this popular series remain consistently difficult to obtain on the market.

Particularly recommended for collectors of Holy Roman Empire thalers, religious-themed coinage and large European silver coins.
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