| Emittent | Republic of Obwalden (Unterwalden) |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1730 |
| Typ | Coin pattern |
| Nennwert | 20 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Währung | Thaler (1724-1744) |
| Material | Zinc |
| Gewicht | 5.21 g |
| Durchmesser | |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round |
| Prägetechnik | Milled |
| Ausrichtung | |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | HMZ 2#735j , Divo/Tob18#612 Pr1#640 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Coat of arms with an ornament at the top. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende | MONETA REIP: SVBSYLVANIÆ SVPER 17 30 |
| Reversbeschreibung | Branches framing the text. |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende | 20 KR OBWALD NER LAND MVNZ |
| Rand | |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
1730 - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1080730060 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
Historical Context: The 1730 20 Kreuzer was issued by the Republic of Obwalden, a half-canton of Unterwalden within the Old Swiss Confederacy. This early 18th-century period saw Obwalden, a rural, Catholic canton, maintain its traditional governmental structure, led by an elected Landammann and the sovereign Landsgemeinde. This coinage embodies the canton's collective sovereignty, reflecting its autonomy and economic self-sufficiency within the Swiss federal system, underscoring its right to mint.
Artistry: Specific engraver identities for Obwalden's coinage of this era are typically unrecorded, common for smaller cantonal mints. The stylistic school adheres to a late Baroque aesthetic, often interpreted with provincial robustness. Designs prominently feature heraldic elements: the cantonal arms (key and star) on the obverse, and often a double-headed imperial eagle or cross on the reverse, surrounded by Latin legends. Execution prioritizes clear symbolic representation over intricate artistic flourishes, reflecting Swiss cantonal numismatic tradition.
Technical/Grading: Struck in zinc, this 20 Kreuzer presents unique grading challenges. Zinc is a soft, reactive metal prone to degradation, pitting, and corrosion, making pristine examples rare. Key high-points include definition of the Obwalden shield (key wards, star points