Bishopric of Sion Gros - Adrian I, 1536 – 1540
Information
Country
Bishopric of Sion
Bishopric of Sion
Currency
Thaler
(1475 – 1780)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Batzen
Year
1536 – 1540
Ruler
Adrian I of Riedmatten
(1529–1548)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
1.97
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Batzen from Bishopric of Sion. Issued from 1536 to 1540. Struck in Billon. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.97 g.
- Obverse
- Date divided by clover with two stars, all within scalloped circle.
- Reverse
- 1/2 figure of saint left holding sword and crozier.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1540 | — | |||
| 1538 | — | |||
| 1537 | — | |||
| 1536 | — | |||
| ND (1529-1548) | — |
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