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© Sincona AG
20 Schillings
1797 year| Silver | 5.36 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schwyz |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | 20 Schillings = ½ Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1776-1797) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.36 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#23879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
S within floreated cross, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOMEN DOMINI TURRIS FORTISSIMA
1997
Interesting fact
The 20 Schillings coin from the City of Schwyz, made of silver and weighing 5.36g, is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. In 1797, the country was in the midst of a period of political upheaval, with the French Revolutionary Wars having a significant impact on the region. Despite this, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and design, showcasing the skill of the mint masters and engravers who created it. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its value and historical significance, as silver was a highly valued and sought-after metal at the time.
