Salzburg Silver Klippe Thaler, Wolf Dietrich, 1593.

Salzburg Silver Thaler (Klippe), Wolf Dietrich, 1593.
"tower of faith in storm" type



Obverse: Three-tiered tower set in waves and surmounted by cross, buffeted by winds at sides and hail and rain from storm clouds above.
Legend: • RESISTIT + M:D : XCIII + IMMOTA •

Reverse: St. Rudbert, wearing episcopal regalia, seated facing slightly left, holding salt cellar and crozier, episcopal coat-of-arms before.
Legend: SANCTVS • RVDBE RTVS • EPS • SALISBV:

Mint Place: Salzburg
Mint Year: 1593 (MDXCIII)
Ruler (Prince-Archbishop): Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau.
Reference: Bernhart & Roll 1565, Probszt 805, Davenport 8200. R!
Weight: 28.62 gram of Silver
Diameter: 56 mm