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© Leu Numismatik
Dicken
1628 year| Billon | 7.97 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Valais |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1628 |
| Value | 1 Dicken (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler (1627-1630) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 7.97 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#199663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate double-headed imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· SANCTVS · THEODOLVS ·
· 1628 ·
Comment
Lavanchy lists the weight as 9.20g.Mint master: Adam Clauser
Interesting fact
The Dicken 1628 coin from the Republic of Valais was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This coin was unique because it was one of the first coins to use this alloy, which was later adopted by other countries in Europe.