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1 Ducat

1844 year
Gold (.986) 3.40 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Canton of Schwyz
Period
Cantonal administration
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1844
Value
1 Ducat (8)
Currency
Frank (1810-1846)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.40 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#23533
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Legend and date within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CONSERVA
NOS IN
PACE.
1844.

Comment

Note: Given as a winner's prize at a shooting meeting.
Most known examples were struck over Dutch ducats.

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat 1844 coin from the Canton of Schwyz is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was issued during the period of the Swiss Confederation, which was a loose alliance of cantons that lasted from 1815 to 1848. This was a time of economic growth and modernization in Switzerland, and the minting of the 1 Ducat coin reflects the increasing importance of trade and commerce in the region. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1844  50 - - - - - -

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