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| Issuer | Bishopric of Chur |
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| Year | 1693-1728 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Four-fold quartered arms of the Bishopric of Chur displayed within an oval baroque cartouche, centered in the field and enclosed by a beaded inner circle. The episcopal coat of arms features the characteristic ibex and other heraldic charges of the see of Chur. A Latin legend encircles the design reading the bishop's title and dignities, interrupted by small ornamental stops. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | An ornate anchor cross with decoratively flared, foliate-tipped arms occupies the central field, enclosed within a plain raised circle. The cross arms bear elaborate baroque ornamentation with leaf-like projections at each terminal. A circular Latin legend surrounds the inner circle, incorporating the date divided across the legend, and reading from the Biblical text attributing dominion to God. The outer rim is dressed with a fine dentilated border. |
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