2 Franken 1812 front 2 Franken 1812 back
2 Franken 1812 photo
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2 Franken

1812 year
Silver 14.97 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Period
Cantonal administration
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1812
Value
2 Franken
Currency
Frank (1808-1816)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.97 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#24677
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Soldier supporting sword and shield, value below in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SCHWEIZER: EIDSGENOSSᵀ:
2. FRANKᴺ:

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Examples of this type:

Example #1 (14.94g, Good Extremely Fine):

© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6042. Sold for 550 CHF.

Interesting fact

The 2 Franken coin from the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, made of silver and weighing 14.97g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1812  1861 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Franken 1812 coin.