1 Franc

1845 year


Silver (.914)	7.35 g	27 mm

Description

Issuer	Canton of Vaud
Period	Cantonal administration
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Year	1845
Value	1 Franc
Currency	Franc (1804-1845)
Composition	Silver (.914)
Weight	7.35 g
Diameter	27 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-08

References

Numista	N#18588
Rarity index	84%

Reverse

SWISS CONFEDERATION, 1 FRANC, Warrior standing, holding a halberd with the left hand and a shield with the inscription XXII CANT Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CONFEDERATION SUISSE
XXII
CANT.
1 FRANC

Edge

Plain

Comment

The mintage figure of 8,626 is the total for all types.
HMZ# 2-1001a; "SIBER" on left and right side of shield (obverse).
HMZ# 2-1001b; "SIBER" on left side of shield only (obverse).
HMZ# 2-1001c; "S" on left side of shield (reverse). See image below.
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG

Dated 10 August 1845 (new constitution), but minted in 1846 and issued for the Vaud Free Shoot, which took place on 9 August 1846.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1845 Canton of Vaud 1 Franc silver coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Swiss Confederation. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of a young woman representing the Canton of Vaud, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and the coin's denomination. The reverse side shows the coat of arms of the Swiss Confederation, along with the anniversary date and the motto "Confoederatio Helvetica" (Swiss Confederation). This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after piece among numismatists and history enthusiasts.