4 Franken
| Issuer | Canton of Aargau |
|---|---|
| Year | 1812 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 4 Francs (4 Franken) |
| Currency | Frank (1805-1850) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.5 g |
| Diameter | 39.5 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | HMZ 2#19a, KM#20, Dav ECT#361 |
| Obverse description | Crowned arms, date below. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | CANTON ARGAU 1812 |
| Reverse description | Standing soldier supporting shield, value below in exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | SCHWEIZER: EIDSGENOSSENS: XIX CAN TONE 4. FRANK: |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1812 - - 2 527 |
| Numisquare ID | 2327845950 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: Issued by the Canton of Aargau in 1812, this 4 Franken coin dates from a pivotal era in Swiss history, still under Napoleonic influence following the 1803 Act of Mediation. Aargau, a newly formed canton, exercised its sovereign right to coinage, highlighting its autonomy within the Swiss Confederation. The