© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
16 Franken
1800 year| Gold (.900) | 7.64 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1798-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1800 |
| Value | 16 Francs (16 Franken) |
| Currency | Franc (1798-1803) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 7.64 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#23313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Wreath with oak (Quercus robur) leaves tied with ribbon at the bottom. Value in center, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
16
FRANKEN
⸻
1800
Translation: 16 francs
Engraver: Johann Franz Huber
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 16 Franken 1800 coin from Switzerland is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in the country. The Helvetic Republic, which was established in 1798 and lasted until 1803, was a short-lived republic that was formed after the French Revolutionary Wars. During this time, Switzerland was occupied by French troops, and the country's political and economic systems were significantly altered. The minting of this coin, which features the image of a Helvetic eagle on one side and the value of 16 Franken on the other, reflects the tumultuous period in which it was created. Despite its historical significance, the coin remains a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few examples known to exist today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 B | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 16 Franken 1800 coin.
