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Bissolo Spagürli ND
| Copper | 0.38 g | 11.5 mm |
| Issuer | Monetary Union of Uri and Nidwalden (Old Swiss Confederacy) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1506-1529 |
| Value | 1 Bissolo = 1⁄480 Guldiner |
| Currency | Guldiner (1506-1548) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.38 g |
| Diameter | 11.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#195298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleury with pellets in quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ? MONETA
Comment
Püntener 31aExamples of this type:
• Example #1 (About Extremely Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 6, 23 May 2012, Lot 2619. Sold for 1,250 CHF.
◦ Auctioned by Münzen & Medaillen AG, Auktion 79, Lot 747, Basel 1994.
• Example #2 (0.35g, Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 16, 18 October 2013, Lot 6101. Sold for 375 CHF.
• Example #3 (0.36g, Good Very Fine):
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◦ Ex-Ruedi Kunzman Collection.
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 57, 21 May 2019, Lot 4063. Sold for 600 CHF.
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 44, 25 October 2017, Lot 5884. Estimated at 500 CHF, unsold.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Bissolo (Spagürli) coin from the Monetary Union of Uri and Nidwalden is that it was used as a form of currency in the Old Swiss Confederacy during the 16th century, specifically between 1506 and 1529. Despite being made of copper and weighing only 0.38 grams, it was widely accepted and used for everyday transactions in the region.