| 发行方 | Republic of Obwalden (Unterwalden) |
|---|---|
| 年份 | 1730 |
| 类型 | Coin pattern |
| 面值 | 20 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| 货币 | Thaler (1724-1744) |
| 材质 | Zinc |
| 重量 | 5.21 g |
| 直径 | |
| 厚度 | |
| 形状 | Round |
| 制作工艺 | Milled |
| 方向 | |
| 雕刻师 | |
| 流通至 | |
| 参考资料 | HMZ 2#735j , Divo/Tob18#612 Pr1#640 |
| 正面描述 | Coat of arms with an ornament at the top. |
|---|---|
| 正面文字 | Latin |
| 正面铭文 | MONETA REIP: SVBSYLVANIÆ SVPER 17 30 |
| 背面描述 | Branches framing the text. |
| 背面文字 | Latin |
| 背面铭文 | 20 KR OBWALD NER LAND MVNZ |
| 边缘 | |
| 铸币厂 | |
| 铸造量 |
1730 - - |
| Numisquare 编号 | 1080730060 |
| 附加信息 |
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