4 Franken

Features

Issuer	Canton of Aargau
Period	Cantonal administration
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	1812
Value	4 Francs (4 Franken)
Currency	Frank (1805-1850)
Composition	Silver
Weight	29.5 g
Diameter	39.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 23565
References	HMZ 2# 19a Jürg Richter, Ruedi Kunzmann. Der neue HMZ-Katalog. Band 2 - Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins : 15./16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (2 volumes). , KM# 20 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Dav ECT# 361 John Stewart Davenport; 1964. European Crowns and Talers Since 1800 (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.

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Obverse

Crowned arms, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANTON ARGAU
1812

Reverse

Standing soldier supporting shield, value below in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SCHWEIZER: EIDSGENOSSENS:
XIX
CAN
TONE
4. FRANK:

Edge

Reeded

Comments

Examples of this type:

• Example #1 (29.15 g, About Extremely Fine):

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
1812			2 527							$ 1400

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Past sales

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	Heritage Auctions 2025 June 10 Spotlight: Switzerland World Coins Showcase Auction 61506 Lot 25001	10 Jun 2025	UNC (NGC MS62)	USD 2040.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232339 Lot 64353	21 Sep 2023	UNC (NGC UNC Details (Soldered))	USD 456.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 70 Lot 676	13 Nov 2022	UNC	USD 917.39 (EUR 791.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091 Lot 32848	6 May 2021	UNC (NGC MS61)	USD 1110.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091 Lot 32847	6 May 2021	UNC (NGC MS62)	USD 1620.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085 Lot 32013	5 Aug 2020	UNC (NGC MS62 Prooflike)	USD 1800.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Sincona AG Auction 68 Lot 5021	21 Oct 2020	AU	USD 946.80 (CHF 750.00)
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	Heritage Auctions 2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073 Lot 33733	29 Apr 2019	AU (NGC AU58)	USD 456.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Sincona AG Auction 68 Lot 5022	21 Oct 2020	XF (XF/UNC)	USD 1224.53 (CHF 970.00) (incl. buyer's premium)
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