Muri Coin List
The Muri era in Switzerland was a fascinating period in the numismatic history of the Swiss cantons. During this time, Muri Abbey played a crucial role in coinage, leaving a lasting legacy in the region.
Muri Abbey and its monetary influence
Founded in 1027, Muri Abbey became a center of economic and religious power in the Aargau region. Over the centuries, the abbey obtained the right of minting, which allowed it to produce its own coins. These pieces, known as "Muri Batzen", were characterized by their high quality and distinctive design, which generally included religious and heraldic motifs. The production of these coins not only reflected the importance of the abbey, but also contributed significantly to the local economy and interregional trade.
Numismatic legacy and collecting
Muri coins have left an indelible mark on Swiss numismatics. Today, these pieces are highly valued by collectors and scholars due to their rarity and historical significance. The "Muri Batzen" offer a unique window into the economic and cultural life of medieval Switzerland, providing valuable information on the power relations, religious practices and artistic trends of the time. Furthermore, the study of these coins has contributed significantly to our understanding of the monetary systems of the Swiss cantons and their evolution over time, making them a treasure trove for both history and numismatics.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Muri 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
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