© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
8 Franken
1813 year| Gold (.900) | 3.79 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Solothurn |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1814-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 8 Franken |
| Currency | Frank (1805-1850) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 3.79 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#123581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Standing knight supporting oval shield, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCHWEIZER.E EIDSGENOSS.T
XIX
CANT:
8.FRANK.N
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 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, a short-lived federal state that existed from 1798 to 1803, and its minting was overseen by the Solothurn mint, which was one of the four mints established during this period. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its gold content and historical significance making it a prized addition to any collection.
