Dicken - Adrian I ND (1529-1548) front Dicken - Adrian I ND (1529-1548) back
Dicken - Adrian I ND (1529-1548) photo
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Dicken - Adrian I ND

 
Silver 9.55 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Sion (Valais)
Bishop
Adrian I of Riedmatten (1529-1548)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1529-1548
Value
1 Dicken (¼)
Currency
Thaler (1475-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.55 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#315590
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Seated figure of Saint Theodore with mitre and nimbus holding sword and crozier. Bell on right at feet.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ⸰ S ⸰ THEODO PAT ' SEDVN ⸰

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dicken - Adrian I ND (1529-1548) from Bishopric of Sion (Valais) made of Silver weighing 9.55g is that it features an image of Saint Theodul, the patron saint of the Cathedral of Sion, on its reverse side.