Katalog
| Emittent | Sion, Bishopric of |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1644 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | 1 Batzen (1⁄28) |
| Währung | Thaler (1475-1780) |
| Material | Billon |
| Gewicht | 2.13 g |
| Durchmesser | 24 mm |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round |
| Prägetechnik | |
| Ausrichtung | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | KM#16, HMZ 1#2-1057 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Mitre above shield with X and stars on crossed sword and crozier. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende | ADRIAN·DE·RIEDM·EPS·SEDVN |
| Reversbeschreibung | Eagle above shild with seven stars dividing dat. |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende | PRÆF:ET:COM:REIPVB:VALLESY 16 44 |
| Rand | |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
1644 - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1491940090 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
Historical Context: This 1644 Batzen was issued by the Prince-Bishopric of Sion under Adrian III von Riedmatten (1640-1646). Adrian III governed the Valais as a sovereign prince within the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Years' War's European upheaval. Despite Switzerland's neutrality, regional economies were impacted. Issuing this common billon denomination affirmed the Bishop's temporal authority and met local currency needs during turbulent times.
Artistry: Its design reflects provincial Late Renaissance style, typical of Swiss ecclesiastical mints; the engraver is anonymous. The obverse likely features Bishop Adrian III's armorial bearings—his family crest with mitre and crozier