Dicken - Ioannes V ND (1601) front Dicken - Ioannes V ND (1601) back
Dicken - Ioannes V ND (1601) photo
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Dicken - Ioannes V ND

1601 year
Silver 8.19 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Chur (Grisons)
Bishop
Giovanni V Flugi von Aspermont (1601-1627)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1601
Value
1 Dicken (4⁄15)
Currency
Thaler (1565-1581)
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.19 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#97696
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·S·DEVS·PR·NOB·Q·CO·NO·

Comment

Actual years of mintage are unknown.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dicken - Ioannes V ND (1601) from Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) made of Silver weighing 8.19 g is that it features a unique design that reflects the rich history and culture of the Grisons region in Switzerland. The coin's obverse side features an image of Saint Lucius, the patron saint of the Grisons, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Chur. This coin was minted during the reign of Bishop Johann V von Hatten, who played an important role in the political and religious history of the region during the early 17th century.