Bishopric of Sion Batzen - Franz Friedrich Ambüel, 1776 – 1778

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Sion Bishopric of Sion
Currency Thaler (1475 – 1780)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Batzen
Year 1776 – 1778
Ruler Francis Joseph Frederick Ambuel (Franz Joseph Friedrich Ambuel) (1760–1780)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.56
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Batzen from Bishopric of Sion. Issued from 1776 to 1778. Struck in Billon. Measures 24 mm and weighs 2.56 g.

Obverse
Mitre above ornate 4-fold arms.
Reverse
Small double-headed eagle above shield with stars dividing date.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1778  — 23%
1777  — 69%
1776  — 15%

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