Catalog
| Issuer | City of St. Gallen |
|---|---|
| Year | 1738 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 30 Kreuzer (1/4) |
| Currency | Thaler (1714-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#92, HMZ 2#904 |
| Obverse description | Rampant bear facing left within circle. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | MONETA : NOVA : ST : GALLENSIS |
| Reverse description | Legend and date within cartouche. Value within circle below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | LIBERTAS CARIOR AURO 1738 GR 30 |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1738 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1094717770 |
| Additional information |
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