20 Kreuzer

発行体 Republic of Obwalden (Unterwalden)
年号 1730
種類 Coin pattern
額面 20 Kreuzers (⅙)
通貨 Thaler (1724-1744)
材質 Zinc
重量 5.21 g
直径
厚さ
形状 Round
製造技法 Milled
向き
彫刻師
流通終了年
参考文献 HMZ 2#735j , Divo/Tob18#612 Pr1#640
表面の説明 Coat of arms with an ornament at the top.
表面の文字体系 Latin
表面の銘文 MONETA REIP: SVBSYLVANIÆ SVPER 17 30
裏面の説明 Branches framing the text.
裏面の文字体系 Latin
裏面の銘文 20 KR OBWALD NER LAND MVNZ
鋳造所
鋳造数 1730 - -
Numisquare ID 1080730060
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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

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