Appenzell Coin List
The monetary history of Appenzell reflects the complex political and economic evolution of this Swiss canton. From its independence in 1513 to the present day, Appenzell has undergone several changes in its monetary system, influenced by its peculiar division into two semi-cantons and its relationship with the Swiss Confederation.
First mints and monetary autonomy
After gaining its independence, Appenzell began minting its own coins as a symbol of sovereignty. The first issues, mainly in silver, included thalers and batzens with designs depicting the canton's coat of arms: an upright black bear. The quality and purity of these coins varied, reflecting the economic and political fluctuations of the region. As Appenzell split into the semi-cantons of Appenzell Inner Rhodes and Appenzell Outer Rhodes in 1597, each maintained some autonomy in minting, albeit with increasing coordination with the confederated monetary system.
Transition to the Swiss franc and numismatic legacy
With the formation of the Swiss federal state in 1848, Appenzell, like other cantons, ceded its minting rights to the central government. The introduction of the Swiss franc as the national currency in 1850 marked the end of Appenzell's local issues. However, the canton's numismatic legacy endured in commemorative coins and medals that continued to celebrate local history and culture. These pieces, highly valued by collectors, often feature traditional motifs such as typical Appenzell dress or pastoral scenes. Today, Appenzell's ancient coins are tangible testimonies to Switzerland's rich monetary history, offering a unique window into the economic and political evolution of this fascinating Alpine canton.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Appenzell 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.
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Suiza-Cantones | 1/2 batzen / 5 rappen
Suiza-Cantones | 1 batzen / 10 rappen
Suiza-Cantones | 1/2 franken
Suiza-Cantones | 2 franken
Suiza-Cantones | 4 franken
Suiza-Cantones | 1 kreuzer
Suiza-Cantones | 1 pfennig
Suiza-Cantones | 4 franken
Suiza-Cantones | 1 heller
Suiza-Cantones | 1 pfennig
Suiza-Cantones | 1 pfennig
Suiza-Cantones | 2 pfennig
Suiza-Cantones | 2 pfennig
Suiza-Cantones | 1/2 kreutzer
Suiza-Cantones | 1 kreuzer
Suiza-Cantones | 1 ducat
Suiza-Cantones | 6 kreuzer
Suiza-Cantones | 1 bluzger
Suiza-Cantones | 1 bluzger
Suiza-Cantones | 1 kreuzer
Suiza-Cantones | 3 kreutzer
Suiza-Cantones | 6 kreuzer
Suiza-Cantones | 15 kreutzer
Suiza-Cantones | 15 kreutzer
Suiza-Cantones | 1/2 batzen
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