Catalogue
| Émetteur | Canton of Glarus |
|---|---|
| Année | 1813 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 1 Schilling (1⁄40) |
| Devise | Frank (1806-1847) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Poids | 1.26 g |
| Diamètre | 19 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | KM#13, HMZ 2#374, Divo/Tob19#100, von Arx#20 |
| Description de l’avers | Shield with laurel branches on top, date below. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers |
CANTON GLARUS 1813 |
| Description du revers | |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers |
I SCHIL. 3 RAP |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
1813 1813 - Other branches and date. |
| ID Numisquare | 5416822555 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: This 1 Schilling / 3 Rappen coin, issued by the Canton of Glarus in 1813, marks a critical juncture. Struck during the final year of the Napoleonic Act of Mediation, it precedes the full restoration of cantonal sovereignty and the Federal Pact of 1815. Glarus, a smaller, rural canton, maintained its distinct coinage, reflecting traditional autonomy amidst evolving federalism. It underscores cantonal monetary independence following the Helvetian Republic's collapse.
Artistry: The coin's design, likely anonymous, aligns with utilitarian yet symbolic aesthetics prevalent in early 19th-century Swiss cantonal coinage. The obverse features a simplified, robust Saint Fridolin, Glarus's patron, holding staff and travel bag. The reverse shows denomination "1 SCHILLING / 3 RAPPEN" and date "1813," often within a laurel wreath. Legibility and local heraldry are prioritized over elaborate Neoclassical ornamentation, characteristic of practical billon issues.
Technical/Grading: Composed of billon (1.26 grams, 19 mm), its low silver content makes it susceptible to wear, corrosion, and toning. High-points for grading include Saint Fridolin's facial features, staff, bag, and crispness of reverse lettering and wreath. Strike quality varies, often showing minor central weakness or slight off-centering, common for smaller cantonal mints. Well-preserved examples with clear details and minimal degradation are highly sought after.