Batzen - Franz Friedrich Ambüel

Features

Issuer Bishopric of Sion (Valais)
Bishop Francis Joseph Frederick Ambuel (Franz Joseph Friedrich Ambuel) (1760-1780)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1776-1778
Value 1 Batzen (1⁄28)
Currency Thaler (1475-1780)
Composition Billon
Weight 2.56 g
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
60840
References KM# 35,
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# 2-1071,
Jürg Richter, Ruedi Kunzmann; 2006. Der neue HMZ-Katalog / Band. 1. Die Münzen der Schweiz : Antike bis Mittelalter. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
Divo/Tob17# 978c
Jean-Paul Divo, Edwin Tobler; 1987. Die Münzen der Schweiz im 17. Jahrhundert. Bank Leu AG, Zürich, Switzerland.

Obverse

Mitre above ornate 4-fold arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: F.FRID.AM.BUEL.EP.SEDUM.

Reverse

Small double-headed eagle above shield with stars dividing date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COM.ET.PRÆF.REIP.VALLES
17 78

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1776  15%
1777  Photo 69%
1778  23%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Batzen - Franz Friedrich Ambüel
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 2113
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1777 XF USD 22.68
(EUR 21.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Batzen - Franz Friedrich Ambüel
Katz
Auction 72
Lot 1033
Internet Archive
21 Dec 2022 1777 VF USD 27.00
(EUR 25.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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