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Pfennig - Hildebrand I ND
| Billon | 0.50 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Sion (Valais) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Hildebrand I of Riedmatten (1565-1604) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1565-1604 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler (1475-1780) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.50 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#315587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and crozier with a star in the upper and lower quadrants.
Comment
In Numismatique de l'évêché de Sion, Maurice de Palézieux-DuPan (1909) this coin is attributed to Adrian I of Riedmatten.The HMZ catalog attributes this coin to Hildebrand I of Riedmatte and the design more closely resembles the dated coins of his time.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Pfennig - Hildebrand I ND (1565-1604) from Bishopric of Sion (Valais) made of Billon weighing 0.50 g is that it features a unique design, with an image of a bishop on one side and a shield with a cross on the other. This design was used to signify the coin's origins and to show the bishop's authority. Additionally, the use of Billon, a type of alloy made from a mixture of metals, was a common practice during this time period, as it was more durable and resistant to wear and tear than other metals.
