Vierer 1761-1798 front Vierer 1761-1798 back
Vierer 1761-1798 photo

Vierer

 
Billon 0.6 g 14.5 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Solothurn
Period
Avoyer and Council of the City and Republic (1760-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1761-1798
Value
1 Vierer = ½ Kreuzer (1⁄320)
Currency
Neuthaler (1760-1798)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.6 g
Diameter
14.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#24224
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Floreated cross within circle, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA REIP·
1797

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Vierer 1761-1798 from City of Solothurn made of Billon weighing 0.6 g is that it was used as a means of payment during a time of economic growth and development in Switzerland. The coin was minted during the reign of the Holy Roman Empire and was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the region. Despite its small weight, the coin held significant value and was an important part of the economy at the time.