© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Guldiner - Niklaus Schiner
1498 year| Silver | 28.58 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Sion (Valais) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Nicholas Schiner (1496-1499) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1498 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1475-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.58 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#221715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms of the bishop surrounded by sixteen shields of the districts and lordships of upper and lower Wallis and of Entremont.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Guldiner - Niklaus Schiner 1498 coin from the Bishopric of Sion (Valais) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "N" and "S" on either side of the coat of arms, which stands for Niklaus Schiner, the bishop who commissioned the coin. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the time and makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
