4 Franken

Features

Issuer Canton of Aargau
Period Cantonal administration
Type Standard circulation coin
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; 2006. Der neue HMZ-Katalog / Band. 2. Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins : 15./16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
KM# 20,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Dav ECT# 361
John Stewart Davenport; 1964. European Crowns and Talers Since 1800 (2nd edition in one volume of "European Crowns since 1800" and "German talers since 1800"). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.

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):

© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6032. Sold for 750 CHF.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1812  Photo 2 527 $ 1100

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 4 FrankenPicture 1 of a sold 4 FrankenPicture 1 of a sold 4 FrankenPicture 1 of a sold 4 Franken
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232339
Lot 64353
Internet Archive
21 Sep 2023 UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Soldered))
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Franken
Katz
Auction 70
Lot 676
Internet Archive
13 Nov 2022 UNC USD 853.57
(EUR 791.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 FrankenPicture 1 of a sold 4 FrankenPicture 1 of a sold 4 FrankenPicture 1 of a sold 4 Franken
Heritage Auctions
2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091
Lot 32847
Internet Archive
6 May 2021 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 1620.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 FrankenPicture 1 of a sold 4 FrankenPicture 1 of a sold 4 FrankenPicture 1 of a sold 4 Franken
Heritage Auctions
2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091
Lot 32848
Internet Archive
6 May 2021 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 1110.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 FrankenPicture 1 of a sold 4 FrankenPicture 1 of a sold 4 FrankenPicture 1 of a sold 4 Franken
Heritage Auctions
2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085
Lot 32013
Internet Archive
5 Aug 2020 UNC
(NGC MS62 Prooflike)
USD 1800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 FrankenPicture 1 of a sold 4 Franken
Sincona AG
Auction 68
Lot 5021
Internet Archive
21 Oct 2020 AU USD 832.20
(CHF 750.00)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 FrankenPicture 1 of a sold 4 FrankenPicture 1 of a sold 4 FrankenPicture 1 of a sold 4 Franken
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 33733
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 FrankenPicture 1 of a sold 4 Franken
Sincona AG
Auction 68
Lot 5022
Internet Archive
21 Oct 2020 XF
(XF/UNC)
USD 1076.31
(CHF 970.00)
(incl. buyer's premium)
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