| Emisor | Republic of Obwalden (Unterwalden) |
|---|---|
| Año | 1730 |
| Tipo | Coin pattern |
| Valor | 20 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Moneda | Thaler (1724-1744) |
| Composición | Zinc |
| Peso | 5.21 g |
| Diámetro | |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round |
| Técnica | Milled |
| Orientación | |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | HMZ 2#735j , Divo/Tob18#612 Pr1#640 |
| Descripción del anverso | Coat of arms with an ornament at the top. |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del anverso | MONETA REIP: SVBSYLVANIÆ SVPER 17 30 |
| Descripción del reverso | Branches framing the text. |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso | 20 KR OBWALD NER LAND MVNZ |
| Canto | |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
1730 - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 1080730060 |
| Información adicional |
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