Guldiner Double-headed eagle, Switzerland

Main information

Country:
Switzerland
Years of Minting:
1540
Period:
Free imperial city (1353-1648)
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Shape:
Round
Technique:
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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Nimbate double-headed imperial eagle in surrounded by a double circle of escutcheons with coats of arms. 12 coats of arms in the inner circle: Aarwangen, Erlach, Signau, Zofingen, Castelen, Grandson, Orbe, Schwarzenburg, Landshut, Aigle, Trachselwald and Huttwil. 20 coats of arms in the outer circle: Zofingen, Aarau, Brugg, Lenzburg, Bren, Nidau, Aarberg, Bipp, Wangen, Aarburg, Unterseen, Interlaken, Aeschi, Frutigen, Weissenburg, Obersimmental, Oberhasli, Laupen, Burgdorf and Thun.

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Obverse

Description:

Crowned escutcheon bearing imperial coat of arms with double-headed eagle. Two escutcheons below with mirrored coats of arms of Bern. Trilobe around.

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Edge

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Obverse:

+ NVM ⁑ BERNAE HELVET ⁑ CVSVS ⁑ 1540

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Composition

Silver

Size

Weight:26.09 g
Diameter:42 mm
Thickness:n/a
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Guldiner Double-headed eagle, Switzerland

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