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4 Franken

1813 year
Silver 29.97 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Canton of Solothurn
Period
Republic (1814-1848)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1813
Value
4 Franken
Currency
Frank (1805-1850)
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.97 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#23538
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Standing soldier with shield on left. Value in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SCHWEIZER. EIDSGENOSS.
XIX
CANT
4.FRANKEN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Franken 1813 coin from the Canton of Solothurn is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was issued during the Helvetic Republic, which was a short-lived federal state that existed from 1798 to 1803. This period saw the introduction of a new currency, the Franken, which replaced the various local currencies that were previously used in different parts of the country. The 4 Franken coin was one of the denominations introduced during this time, and it was used widely in the Canton of Solothurn and other parts of Switzerland. Despite its relatively short lifespan, the Helvetic Republic played an important role in shaping Switzerland's political and economic landscape, and coins like the 4 Franken 1813 remain an interesting artifact from this period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1813  250 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Franken 1813 coin.