Bishopric of Sion Pfennig - Hildebrand I, 1572

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Sion Bishopric of Sion
Currency Thaler (1475 – 1780)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Pfennig
Year 1572
Ruler Hildebrand I of Riedmatten (1565–1604)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Weight (g) 0.41
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Pfennig from Bishopric of Sion. Issued in 1572. Struck in Billon. Measures 15 mm and weighs 0.41 g.

Obverse
Family coat of arms with two stars above clover within beaded circle.
Reverse
Crossed sword and crozier dividing date with a star in the upper and lower quadrants.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1572  — Hilt of sword on left
1572  — Hilt of sword on right

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