Hieronymus von Colloredos on the election as archbishop 1772 front Hieronymus von Colloredos on the election as archbishop 1772 back
Hieronymus von Colloredos on the election as archbishop 1772 photo
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Hieronymus von Colloredos on the election as archbishop

1772 year
Gold 41.68 g 37.7 mm
Description
Location
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
Hieronymus von Colloredo (1772-1803)
Type
Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year
1772
Composition
Gold
Weight
41.68 g
Diameter
37.7 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#409158
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Female figure with serpent staff, Janus-headed shield and cornucopia sitting in front of the Salzach and the city of Salzburg. Inscription and date of election in the lower section.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROVIDVM IMPERIVM FELIX
ELECT PRIDIE ID MART
MDCCLXXII

Engraver: Johann Martin Krafft

Comment

Medal struck in the weight of 12 Gold Ducats