Monetary Union of Uri and Nidwalden Bissolo, 1506 – 1529
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Information
Country
Monetary Union of Uri and Nidwalden
Monetary Union of Uri and Nidwalden
Currency
Guldiner
(1506 – 1548)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Bissolo
Year
1506 – 1529
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
0.38
Diameter (mm)
11.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Bissolo from Monetary Union of Uri and Nidwalden. Issued from 1506 to 1529. Struck in Copper. Measures 11.5 mm and weighs 0.38 g.
- Obverse
- Municipal coat of arms of Bellinzona: erect "Biscione" serpent in silver on a red field. The Biscione is linked to the Visconti family, who were feudal lords of Bellinzona in the 14th and 15th centuries.
- Reverse
- Cross fleury with pellets in quarters.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1506-1529) | — |
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