Fischingen Coin List
Fischingen Abbey, located in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, played an important role in the monetary history of the region during the Middle Ages and early Modern Age. This Benedictine monastery, founded in the 10th century, was not only a spiritual and cultural center, but also had the privilege of minting its own coins, thus contributing to the numismatic diversity of the Swiss cantons.
The Fischingen monetary system
During the period of the Swiss cantons, Fischingen enjoyed the right of minting, a prerogative granted by the Holy Roman Empire. Fischingen coins, known as "Fischinger Pfennige", were mainly made of silver and were used in local and regional transactions. These pieces usually bore religious symbols, such as the image of St. Idda, patron saint of the abbey, or heraldic motifs related to the monastic community. The quality and weight of these coins varied according to the economic and political circumstances of the time, reflecting the complex network of influences and alliances that characterized the Swiss cantons.
Historical and numismatic impact
Fischingen's monetary production was not only of economic importance, but also served as an assertion of the abbey's autonomy and prestige within the Swiss confederation. As the cantons consolidated and centralized their power, Fischingen's right of coinage was gradually curtailed, although the coins continued to circulate and be prized by collectors. Today, the Fischingen pieces are considered rare and valuable, offering a unique window into the monetary history of Switzerland and the role of religious institutions in the medieval and Renaissance economy. Their study provides invaluable information on trade networks, economic fluctuations and power dynamics in the Swiss cantons during this formative period.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Fischingen coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Swiss cantons
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Swiss cantons.
Aargau Appenzell Basel Bern Beromuenster Chur Disentis Einsiedeln Fischingen Freiburg Geneva Glarus Graubunden Haldenstein Laufenburg Lausanne Luzern Muri Neuchatel Reichenau-Tamins Rheinau Saint Gallen Schaffhausen Schwyz Sitten Solothurn Thurgau Ticino Unterwalden Uri Vaud Zoefingen Zug ZurichCoin Catalog
Suiza-Cantones | 1 ducat (50th anniversary of the first Mass of the Abbot. 500th anniversary of the death of St. Idda of Toggenburg.)
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