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© Sincona AG
½ Franken
1809 year| Silver | 4.46 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1809 |
| Value | ½ Franken |
| Currency | Frank (1808-1816) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.46 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#89885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IEDEM DAS SEINIGE
1/2
SCHWEIZ:
FRANKEN
1809
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (4.54 g, Uncirculated):
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6040. Sold for 1,500 CHF.
Interesting fact
The ½ Franken coin from Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, made of silver and weighing 4.46g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Switzerland. The coin was issued in 1809, just a few years after the formation of the Swiss Confederation, and it reflects the efforts of the young nation to establish a standardized currency system. The coin's design, featuring the Appenzell Ausserrhoden coat of arms and the Swiss cross, symbolizes the canton's connection to the larger Swiss nation. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a testament to the rich history of Swiss numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1809 | 6534 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Franken 1809 coin.
