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© Sincona AG
20 Schillings
1785 year| Silver | 5.7 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schwyz |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1785 |
| Value | 20 Schillings = ½ Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1776-1797) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.7 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#151371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription and date within cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX
OPTIMA
RERUM
1785
Interesting fact
The 20 Schillings coin from the City of Schwyz, made of silver and weighing 5.7g, is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted in 1785, just a few years before the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the European monetary system. The coin's design, featuring the coat of arms of Schwyz and the Swiss cross, reflects the region's rich history and cultural heritage. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a common practice during this time period, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely accepted as a medium of exchange.
