Cavallotto (Rössler) ND (1506-1529) front Cavallotto (Rössler) ND (1506-1529) back
Cavallotto (Rössler) ND (1506-1529) photo
© Sincona AG

Cavallotto Rössler ND

 
Silver 3.69 g -
Description
Issuer
Monetary Union of Uri and Nidwalden (Old Swiss Confederacy)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1506-1529
Value
1 Cavallotto = 1 Rössler = ⅛ Thaler
Currency
Guldiner (1506-1548)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.69 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#195156
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Nimbate Saint Martin riding to right, holding sword in right hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✥ S · MARTINVS · EPISCOPVS :

Comment

Püntener 26,2b/26,2a.

Examples of this type:

Example #1 (3.69g; Very Fine - Extra Fine) - in main image:
◦ Ex-Erbstein Collection (1910) No. 15276.
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 43, 23 October 2017, Lot 4382. Sold for 5,250 CHF.
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auktion 6, Slg. Zuberbühler, Lot 2618. Sold for 12,500 CHF.
◦ Auctioned by Münzen & Medaillen AG, Auktion 79, Lot 744, Basel 1994.
◦ Auctioned by Auktion Schulman, Amsterdam 1929, Leonardos Collection 2nd Part.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Cavallotto (Rössler) coin is that it features a unique design element - a knight on horseback, which was a symbol of the Old Swiss Confederacy.