Katalog
| Emittent | City of St. Gallen |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1738 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | 30 Kreuzer (1/4) |
| Währung | Thaler (1714-1798) |
| Material | Silver |
| Gewicht | |
| Durchmesser | |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round |
| Prägetechnik | Milled |
| Ausrichtung | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | KM#92, HMZ 2#904 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Rampant bear facing left within circle. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende | MONETA : NOVA : ST : GALLENSIS |
| Reversbeschreibung | Legend and date within cartouche. Value within circle below. |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende | LIBERTAS CARIOR AURO 1738 GR 30 |
| Rand | |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
1738 - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1094717770 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
Historical Context: The City of St. Gallen, an Imperial Free City within the Holy Roman Empire, issued this 30 Kreuzers / 1/2 Gulden in 1738. Operating as a de facto independent republic, St. Gallen was a key member of the Swiss Confederacy's orbit, renowned for its thriving textile industry. Governed by its city council, this coinage underscored St. Gallen's civic autonomy and economic prowess. It affirmed the city's sovereign right to mint currency, a vital instrument for regional trade in the early 18th century.
Artistry: The artistic execution of this 1738 St. Gallen issue reflects the prevailing late Baroque aesthetic, typical