20 Kreuzers - Franz Friedrich Ambüel

Features

Issuer Bishopric of Sion (Valais)
Bishop Francis Joseph Frederick Ambuel (Franz Joseph Friedrich Ambuel) (1760-1780)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1777
Value 20 Kreuzers (5⁄16)
Currency Thaler (1475-1780)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.91 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
89166
References KM# 38,
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# 2-1068,
Jürg Richter, Ruedi Kunzmann; 2006. Der neue HMZ-Katalog / Band. 1. Die Münzen der Schweiz : Antike bis Mittelalter. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
Pal Sion# 295
Maurice de Palézieux-DuPan; 1909. Numismatique de l'évêché de Sion. Revue suisse de Numismatique, Geneva, Switzerland.

Obverse

Mitre above ornate oval arms, divided date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
F . E . AM-BUEL E . S . C . E . P . RE . VALL
17 77

Reverse

Virgin Mary holding sceptre in right hand and baby Jesus in left arm, emerging from a cloud, with rays behind and nimbate with seven 5-pointed stars. Coat of arms of Valais on oval shield below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SUB TUUM PRÆSIDIUM CONF
CR 20
D. S.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
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