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Vierer - Hildebrand Jost
| Issuer | Bishopric of Sion |
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| Year | 1623-1627 |
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| Weight | 0.81 g |
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| Obverse description | The coat of arms of the Jost (Iodocus) family displayed within a beaded or linear inner circle. The shield occupies the central field of this small hammered billon piece. The surrounding legend in Latin reads the bishop's name and title, separated by rosette or pellet stops. |
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| Reverse description | A floriated or pattée cross with expanding arms, centrally placed within a beaded circle, dividing the field into four quarters. The surrounding circular legend invokes Saint Theodulus, patron saint of the Bishopric of Sion, and incorporates the date of issue, with rosette and pellet stops separating the legend elements. |
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| Mintage | 1623 - - 1627 - - |
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