Bishopric of Sion ½ Batzen - Adrian III, 1644 – 1646

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Sion Bishopric of Sion
Currency Thaler (1475 – 1780)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Batzen
Year 1644 – 1646
Ruler Adrian III of Riedmatten (1640–1646)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 1.22
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Batzen from Bishopric of Sion. Issued from 1644 to 1646. Struck in Billon. Measures 21 mm and weighs 1.22 g.

Obverse
Mitre above shield with clover leaves and stars on crossed sword and crozier.
Reverse
Eagle above shield with seven stars dividing date.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1646  — 23%
1645  — 38%
1644  — 31%

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