2 Guldiner - Matthaus Schiner 1501 front 2 Guldiner - Matthaus Schiner 1501 back
2 Guldiner - Matthaus Schiner 1501 photo
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2 Guldiner - Matthaus Schiner

1501 year
Silver 59.1 g 46 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Sion (Valais)
Bishop
Matthäus Schiner (1499-1522)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1501
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1475-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
59.1 g
Diameter
46 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#388691
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Kneeling saint Theodor holding crozier and sword. Angel and demon holding banner above. Altar at left, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
+ PRECIBVS : S : THEODOLI : DIMISSA : EST · CVLPA · CAROLI
1501

Comment

Elsig# 80

Interesting fact

The 2 Guldiner coin from the Bishopric of Sion (Valais) features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of the coat of arms of Matthaus Schiner, the bishop who commissioned the coin.