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© Sincona AG
1 Mezzo Franco
1835 year| Silver | 4.37 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Ticino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic and Canton of Ticino (1803-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | ½ Franco |
| Currency | Franco (1803-1850) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.37 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
MEZZO
FRANCO
Interesting fact
The 1 Mezzo Franco coin from the Canton of Ticino, made of silver and weighing 4.37g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Switzerland. In 1835, the country was transitioning from a loose confederation of states to a more centralized federal state, and the coinage system was also undergoing reforms. The 1 Mezzo Franco coin was one of the first coins to be minted under the new federal system, and it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and political changes taking place in Switzerland at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1835 | 43956 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Mezzo Franco 1835 coin.
