Aargau Coin List
The canton of Aargau, located in northern Switzerland, has a rich numismatic history dating back to the Middle Ages. For centuries, this region played an important role in the minting of coins and the economic development of the Swiss Confederation.
Origins and development of coinage in Aargau
The monetary history of Aargau began in the 13th century, when the town of Zofingen obtained the right of minting from Emperor Frederick II. This privilege allowed the town to issue its own coins, known as "pfennigs de Zofingen", which circulated widely in the region. In time, other Aargau towns, such as Aarau and Lenzburg, also obtained minting rights. During the 15th and 16th centuries, coin production in Aargau diversified, including silver thalers and gold ducats, reflecting the growing prosperity and economic power of the canton.
The Aargau monetary system and its legacy
In the 18th century, Aargau adopted the Bernese monetary system, which was based on the silver thaler and its subdivisions. This system lasted until the creation of the modern Swiss Confederation in 1848, when the Swiss franc was introduced as the national currency. Aargau coins from this period are highly prized by collectors because of their artistic quality and historical significance. Many of these pieces feature heraldic symbols of the canton, such as the lion rampant and the three stars, which can still be seen on the coat of arms of Aargau. Today, Aargau's numismatic legacy is preserved in local museums and private collections, offering a fascinating insight into Switzerland's economic and political evolution over the centuries.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Aargau coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Swiss cantons
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Swiss cantons.
Aargau Appenzell Basel Bern Beromuenster Chur Disentis Einsiedeln Fischingen Freiburg Geneva Glarus Graubunden Haldenstein Laufenburg Lausanne Luzern Muri Neuchatel Reichenau-Tamins Rheinau Saint Gallen Schaffhausen Schwyz Sitten Solothurn Thurgau Ticino Unterwalden Uri Vaud Zoefingen Zug ZurichCoin Catalog
Suiza-Cantones | 1 batzen
Suiza-Cantones | 1 batzen
Suiza-Cantones | 1 batzen / 10 rappen
Suiza-Cantones | 1/2 batzen
Suiza-Cantones | 1 batzen / 10 rappen
Suiza-Cantones | 1 batzen ( Short date )
Suiza-Cantones | 1 batzen ( Long date )
Suiza-Cantones | 5 batzen
Suiza-Cantones | 2 rappen
Suiza-Cantones | 1 batzen
Suiza-Cantones | 5 batzen
Suiza-Cantones | 1 rappen
Suiza-Cantones | 10 batzen
Suiza-Cantones | 20 batzen
Suiza-Cantones | 1 rappen
Suiza-Cantones | 4 franken
Suiza-Cantones | 1 batzen
Suiza-Cantones | 1 batzen
Suiza-Cantones | 5 batzen
Suiza-Cantones | 5 rappen
Suiza-Cantones | 2 1/2 rappen
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