Bishopric of Sion Guldiner - Matthaus Schiner, 1501
Information
Country
Bishopric of Sion
Bishopric of Sion
Currency
Thaler
(1475 – 1780)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Guldiner - Matthaus Schiner
Year
1501
Ruler
Matthäus Schiner
(1499–1522)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
29.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Guldiner - Matthaus Schiner from Bishopric of Sion. Issued in 1501. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 29.6 g.
- Obverse
- Mitre above shield in inner circle surrounded by legend. Outer circle made of 16 smaller shields. (Matheus Episcopus Sedunensis Praefectus Et Comes Vallesiae Matthaus, Bishop of Sion, Governor and Count of Valais)
- Reverse
- Seated saint facing left holding crozier and sword. Second figure to left holding bell. (Saint Theodore, Patron of Sion)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1501 | — |
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