Catalogo
| Emittente | Canton of Glarus |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1813 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Schilling (1⁄40) |
| Valuta | Frank (1806-1847) |
| Composizione | Billon |
| Peso | 1.26 g |
| Diametro | 19 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | Milled |
| Orientamento | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | KM#13, HMZ 2#374, Divo/Tob19#100, von Arx#20 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Shield with laurel branches on top, date below. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto |
CANTON GLARUS 1813 |
| Descrizione del rovescio | |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio |
I SCHIL. 3 RAP |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
1813 1813 - Other branches and date. |
| ID Numisquare | 5416822555 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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.