Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) 4 Franken, 1799 – 1801

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) Helvetic Republic (1798-1803)
Currency Franc (1798 – 1803)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 4 Francs
Year 1799 – 1801
Ruler Federal Republic (1798–1803)
Composition Silver (.868)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 29.34
Diameter (mm) 40
Demonetized Yes

Description

4 Francs from Helvetic Republic (1798-1803). Issued from 1799 to 1801. Struck in Silver (.868). Measures 40 mm and weighs 29.34 g.

Obverse
Full-length figure of old Swiss soldier facing left, wearing hat with feathers, holding flag in right hand and sword in left hand. Two oak (Quercus robur) branches with acorns tied with a ribbon above. (Helvetic Republic)
Reverse
Wreath with oak (Quercus robur) branches with acorns, tied with a ribbon at the bottom.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage au unc Comment Frequency
1801 B € 1200,00 € 2300,00 HMZ 2-1185h 60%
1799 B HMZ 2-1185g 80%

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