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© Trustees of the British Museum
Dicken - Jost of Silinen ND
| Silver | 9.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Sion (Valais) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Jost of Silenen (1482-1496) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1482-1496 |
| Value | 1 Dicken (¼) |
| Currency | Thaler (1475-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.74 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#388901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield with the coat of arms of Silenen. Mitre above, sword to the left and crozier to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PREFECTVS · ET · COMES · VALESIS
Translation: Prefect and Count of Valais.
Comment
Elsig#65
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Saint Bernard of Menthon, the patron saint of the Bishopric of Sion, on one side, and a coat of arms on the other.
