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4 Francs loose wreath
1799 year| Silver | 29.30 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1798-1803) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1799 |
| Value | 4 Francs (4 Franken) |
| Currency | Franc (1798-1803) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.30 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#96680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Wreath with oak (Quercus robur) branches with acorns, tied with a ribbon at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
4
FRANKEN
⸻
B
Comment
11 to 20 pieces known in private collections according to Richter, 2016, Die Proben und Materialvarianten von Schweizer MünzenExamples of this type:
• Example #1 (29.30g, Extremely Fine - UNcirculated):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 47, 15 May 2018, Lot 3211.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 4 Francs (loose wreath) 1799 from Switzerland › Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) made of Silver weighing 29.30 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only 150 pieces minted. It is considered a numismatic treasure and a highly sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts.
