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Dicken - Niklaus Schiner ND
| Silver | 9.5 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Sion (Valais) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Nicholas Schiner (1496-1499) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1496-1497 |
| Value | 1 Dicken (¼) |
| Currency | Thaler (1475-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#110251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full length saint standing holding sword and crozier gazing at demon holding bell at right.
Lettering: S·THEODOLVS EPS: SEDVN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dicken - Niklaus Schiner ND (1496-1497) coin from the Bishopric of Sion (Valais) is that it features a unique design element - a stylized letter "S" on the reverse side, which represents the Bishopric of Sion. This letter "S" is not found on any other coins from the same time period, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
