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Dicken - Niklaus Schiner ND
| Silver | 9.7 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Sion (Valais) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Nicholas Schiner (1496-1499) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1497-1499 |
| Value | 1 Dicken (¼) |
| Currency | Thaler (1475-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#110248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full length standing saint holding sword and crozier. A demon holds a bell at the bottom.
Lettering: S: THEO EPS: SEDVN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dicken - Niklaus Schiner ND (1497-1499) from Bishopric of Sion (Valais) made of Silver weighing 9.7 g is that it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and religious significance of the region where it was minted. The coin bears an image of Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children and sailors, on one side, and a depiction of the Bishop of Sion on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great religious and political change in Europe, and its design reflects the influences of the Renaissance and the Catholic Church.
