Pfennig - Adrian I 1534 front Pfennig - Adrian I 1534 back
Pfennig - Adrian I 1534 photo
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Pfennig - Adrian I

1534 year
Billon 0.43 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Sion (Valais)
Bishop
Adrian I of Riedmatten (1529-1548)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1534
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄240)
Currency
Thaler (1475-1780)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.43 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#123397
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crossed sword and crosier divide date, all within circle.

Lettering: 15 34

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Pfennig - Adrian I 1534 from Bishopric of Sion (Valais) made of Billon weighing 0.43 g is that it features an image of a bishop on one side and a shield with a cross on the other, symbolizing the religious and political power of the Bishopric of Sion during that time.