© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
½ Dicken VICTORIA ALAMANORVM ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Monetary Union of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden (Old Swiss Confederacy) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1503-1548 |
| Value | ½ Dicken = ½ Testone = ⅛ Guldiner |
| Currency | Fiorino d'argento (1503-1548) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#196007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Seated warrior, helmet and battle axe at his feet. In the right hand a sword, the left hand raised.
Script: Latin
Lettering: × VICTORIA × ALAMANORVM ×
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first depiction of a Swiss coat of arms on a coin, which was a key milestone in the development of Swiss national identity.
