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4 Francs – Aargau

Standard circulation coins

Switzerland

Context

Year: 1812

Country: Switzerland

Issuer: Aargau

Period:

Cantonal administration

Currency:

Frank

(1805—1850)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 2,527

Material

Diameter: 39.5 mm

Weight: 29.5 g

Silver weight: 29.50 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #20

Numista: #23565

Value

Bullion value: $85.32

Obverse

Description:

Crowned arms, dated below.

Inscription:

CANTON ARGAU

1812

Translation:

CANTON ARGAU

1812

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, German

Reverse

Description:

Soldier with shield, value below.

Inscription:

SCHWEIZER: EIDSGENOSSENS:

XIX

CAN

TONE

4. FRANK:

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1812	—	2,527

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