Welcome and thanks for visiting! This is my third shop on Etsy dedicated to coins, medals, tokens and much more. If you like old and vintage ephemera, photos, post cards and more please make sure you visit my other shop SamEphemera. If you’re looking for pins please check out my treasurepath site!! http://www.etsy.com/shop/SamEphemera https://www.etsy.com/shop/treasurepath http://www.etsy.com/shop/samcoins WE WILL CONSIDER ANY REASONABLE OFFER ON ANY OF OUR ITEMS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US WITH YOUR OFFER. THANKS! I am offering the an incredible Authentic 1710 SWITZERLAND BISHOPRIC of Sion Valais (Wallis), Bishop Franz Joseph Supersaxo, Authentic 1 Batzen, SILVER Billon Coin. # 26. Value: 1 Batzen (1/40). The batzen is an historical Swiss, south German and Austrian coin. It was first produced in Berne, Switzerland, from 1492 and continued in use there until the mid-19th century. Bishopric of Sion (Valais). The Diocese of Sion is a Catholic ecclesiastical territory in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is the oldest bishopric in the country and one of the oldest north of the Alps. The history of the Bishops of Sion, of the Abbey of St. Maurice of Valais as a whole are inextricably intertwined. Bishop: Franz Joseph Supersaxo (1701-1734). The castle was occupied by the castellanus of Naters and it intermittently served as residence of the prince-bishops of Sion in the 15th and 16th centuries. Three members of the family served as prince-bishops of Sion. The residence of the early modern Naters residence of the family, known as Supersaxo Haus, was built in 1597. This family was extinct in the male line in 1734. Mint: Sitten. Obverse: Shield with stars divides date, two-headed eagle at top. Lettering: PRÆF • ET • COM REIP •VALLESY * 17 10. Reverse: Mitre above four-fold arms. Lettering: F • I • SVPER SAXO • EP • SE. Edge: Plain. Authenticity Guaranteed. Size: Diameter 24.1 mm. Weight: 2.19 grams. Condition: Preservation almost VF, Minimal stains or scratches. Please check photos for your own grading. As a coin collector I DO NOT clean any of my coins to preserve the original patina, if you wish to clean the coin/s I will leave it up to you. The coin you see in the photo is the coin you get. Fantastic for your craft projects, Steampunk, collage art projects or just a great addition to your antique coins collection.