Bishopric of Sion 3 Groschen - Matthaus Schiner, 1499 – 1522
Information
Country
Bishopric of Sion
Bishopric of Sion
Currency
Thaler
(1475 – 1780)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
3 Groschen
Year
1499 – 1522
Ruler
Matthäus Schiner
(1499–1522)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.78
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
3 Groschen from Bishopric of Sion. Issued from 1499 to 1522. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 2.78 g.
- Obverse
- Shield over crossed crozier and sword, mitre above, all within circle. (Matheus Episcopus Sedunensis Praefectus Et Comes Vallesiae Matthaus, Bishop of Sion, Governor and Count of Valais)
- Reverse
- Two full figure saints. (Saint Catherine, Saint Theodore)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1499-1522) | — |
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