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Dicken ND
| Silver | 9.31 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Monetary Union of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden (Old Swiss Confederacy) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1503-1548 |
| Value | 1 Dicken = 1 Testone = ¼ Guldiner |
| Currency | Fiorino d'argento (1503-1548) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.31 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#195707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate Saint Martin in military attire, holding flag in right hand and sword in left hand.
Lettering: · S · MARTINVS · EPISCOPVS · S ·
Comment
Varieties of this type:Variety #1
Obverse legend: "· VRANIE · SVIT · ET · VNDERVALD ·"
Reverse: spaced inner rings. Saint's right foot between "P-I";
• Example #1 (9.40g, Vorzüglich):
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 29, 18 May 2016, Lot 2560. Sold for 5,000 CHF.
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 6, 23 May 2012, Lot 2606. Sold for 7,500 CHF.
◦ Auctioned by Münzen & Medaillen AG, Auktion 79, 1994, Lot 711.
• Example #2 (9.13g, Good Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 47, 15 May 2018, Lot 2995. Sold for 3,800 CHF.
• Example #3 (9.24g, About Extremely Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 44, 25 October 2017, Lot 5878. Sold for 2,600 CHF.
Variety #2
Obverse legend: "· VRANIE · SVIT · ET · VNDERVALD ·"
Reverse: close inner rings. Saint's right foot between "E-P";
• Example #4 (9.14g, Good Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 47, 15 May 2018, Lot 2996. Sold for 1,800 CHF.
• Example #5 (8.82g, Good Extremely Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 16, 18 October 2013, Lot 6074. Sold for 2,800 CHF.
• Example #6 (9.53g, Spl):
© Image courtesy of Numismatica Ars Classica
◦ Auctioned by Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 81, 30 November 2014, Lot 327. Sold for 1,300 CHF.
• Example #7 (8.08g):
© Image courtesy of Numismatica Ars Classica
◦ Auctioned by Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 50, 15 November 2008, Lot 11.
Variety #3
Obverse legend: "· VRANIE · SVIT · ET · VNDERVALD ·"
Reverse: single inner ring. Saint's right foot above "E";
• Example #8 (8.00g, Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 35, 26 October 2016, Lot 5381. Sold for 850 CHF.
Variety #4
Obverse legend: "· VRANIE · SVIT · ET · VNDERVALD ·"
Reverse: double inner ring. Saint's right foot above "E";
• Example #9 (7.12g, Good Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 18, 22 May 2014, Lot 3604. Sold for 1,100 CHF.
Variety #5
Obverse legend: "· VRANIE · SVIT · ET · VNDER ·"
Reverse: single inner ring. Saint's right foot above "E";
• Example #10 (7.61g, Good Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 18, 22 May 2014, Lot 3605. Sold for 2,700 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dicken ND (1503-1548) from Monetary Union of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden (Old Swiss Confederacy) made of Silver weighing 9.31 g is that it features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of a crowned eagle, symbolizing the unity of the three cantons, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the individual cantons. This design was used for over 200 years, making it a notable example of coinage design longevity.
