Chur Coin List

The city of Chur, in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, has a rich numismatic history dating back to the Middle Ages. As an episcopal see and important commercial center, Chur played a significant role in coinage for centuries, reflecting the political and economic changes in the region.

The monetary system of Chur in the Canton period

During the Swiss Canton period, Chur retained its right to mint coins, granted by the Holy Roman Empire. Chur coins of this era generally featured the city's coat of arms or religious symbols, given its status as an episcopal see. The monetary system was mainly based on the Batzen, a silver coin introduced in the 15th century, and its subdivisions such as the Kreuzer and the Pfennig. These coins circulated not only in Chur and Graubünden, but also in neighboring regions, facilitating trade and economic transactions throughout the Alpine area.

Characteristics and evolution of Chur coins

Chur coins evolved over time, reflecting the political and artistic changes of each era. In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was common to find coins with Latin inscriptions and depictions of St. Lucius, the patron saint of Chur. As time progressed, coins began to incorporate more elaborate designs and more advanced minting techniques. An interesting aspect of Chur numismatics is the occasional presence of countermarks on the coins, which indicated their validity in different territories or their revaluation in times of economic crisis. Coin production in Chur continued until the early 19th century, when the centralization of the Swiss monetary system led to the unification of coinage under federal control.

The most valuable and popular coins

The most valuable Chur 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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