½ Batzen - Adrian III

½ Batzen - Adrian III - obverse½ Batzen - Adrian III - reverse

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Features

Issuer Bishopric of Sion (Valais)
Bishop Adrian III of Riedmatten (1640-1646)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1644-1646
Value ½ Batzen (1⁄56)
Currency Thaler (1475-1780)
Composition Billon
Weight 1.22 g
Diameter 21 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
60832
References KM# 15,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
HMZ 1# 2-1058
Jürg Richter, Ruedi Kunzmann; 2006. Der neue HMZ-Katalog / Band. 1. Die Münzen der Schweiz : Antike bis Mittelalter. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.

Obverse

Mitre above shield with clover leaves and stars on crossed sword and crozier.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ADRIAN DE·RIED EPS · S

Reverse

Eagle above shield with seven stars dividing date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRAEF·ET·COM·REIP·VALLESY
4 5

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1644  31%
1645  38%
1646  23%

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