Dicken - Matthaus Schiner ND (1499-1522) front Dicken - Matthaus Schiner ND (1499-1522) back
Dicken - Matthaus Schiner ND (1499-1522) photo
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Dicken - Matthaus Schiner ND

 
Silver 9.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Sion (Valais)
Bishop
Matthäus Schiner (1499-1522)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1499-1522
Value
1 Dicken (¼)
Currency
Thaler (1475-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#110196
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Seated saint holding crozier and sword. Bell at bottom right.

Lettering: S THEODO PAT' SEDV'

Translation: Saint Theodore, Patron of Sion

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dicken - Matthaus Schiner ND (1499-1522) coin from the Bishopric of Sion (Valais) is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which is not typically found on coins from this region or time period. This cross is believed to have been added to the coin's design to signify the coin's connection to the Catholic Church and the Bishopric of Sion.