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1957, Austria, Salzburg. Silver "Collegiate Church Anniversary" Silver Medal.

Mint Year:  1957 Mint Place: Vienna Condition: A nicely toned XF-AU! Denomination: Medal - 250th Anniversary of the completion of the Collegiate Church in Salzburg / International Catholic University in Salzburg Weight: 12.61gm Diameter: 33mm Material: Silver

Obverse: Perspective view of the "Collegiate Church". Legend: + KOLLEGIENKIRCHE SALZBURG + ERBAUT 1694 - 1707 +

Reverse: Stylized building topped by cross above inscription "The wisdom is building itself a house." in three lines. Legend: INTERNATIONALE KATH . UNIVERSITÄT . SALZBURG .

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The Kollegienkirche (Collegiate Church) in Salzburg, Austria, is the church of the University of Salzburg. It was built in Baroque style by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. Dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Centre of Salzburg. It is now both the parish church of people connected to the university and a venue of the Salzburg Festival.