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© Sincona AG
Batzen - Adrian V
1683 year| Billon | 2.54 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Sion (Valais) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Adrian V of Riedmatten (1672-1701) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1683 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (1⁄28) |
| Currency | Thaler (1475-1780) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.54 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96824 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle above shield with seven stars, date above in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·1683·PRAEF·ET·COM·REIP·VALLES
Comment
Similar to KM#22 (shield with stars divides date).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Batzen coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Bishopric of Sion (Valais). The year 1683 saw a major conflict between the Catholic Church and the Protestant cantons of Switzerland, known as the "First War of Villmergen." Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Adrian V, the Bishop of Sion, signifying the continued importance of religious authority in the region.
