4 Franken, Switzerland

4 Franken, Switzerland, 1812 obverse image4 Franken, Switzerland, 1812 reverse image
4 Franken coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  • Years of Minting:
    1812
  • Period:
    Cantonal administration
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
4 Franken Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

4 Franken Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Soldier supporting sword and shield, value below in exergue.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Shield with rampant bear facing left. Date in legend.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

4 Franken Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

CANTON APPENZELL 1812. V R IEDEM DAS SEINIGE

Reverse:

SCHWEIZER: EIDSGENOSSᵀ: XIX CAN= TONE 4. FRANKᴺ:

4 Franken Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver

Size

4 Franken sizes
  • Weight:29.87 g
  • Diameter:39 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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