Bishopric of Sion ½ Batzen - Hildebrand I, 1572 – 1604
Information
Country
Bishopric of Sion
Bishopric of Sion
Currency
Thaler
(1475 – 1780)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Batzen
Year
1572 – 1604
Ruler
Hildebrand I of Riedmatten
(1565–1604)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
1.5
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Batzen from Bishopric of Sion. Issued from 1572 to 1604. Struck in Billon. Measures 23 mm and weighs 1.5 g.
- Obverse
- Clover and two stars in circle.
- Reverse
- 1/2 length figure of saint facing left wearing mitre and holding sword and crozier.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1604 | — | |||
| 1597 | — | |||
| 1596 | — | |||
| 1594 | — | |||
| 1574 | — | |||
| 1572 | — | |||
| ND (1565-1604) | — | HMZ: 2-1047a, Clover on shield | ||
| ND (1565-1604) | — | HMZ: 2-1047b, scalloped edge around clover |
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