Freiburg Coin List
The city of Freiburg, located in the Swiss Cantons region, has a rich numismatic history dating back to the Middle Ages. The coins of Freiburg reflect the political and economic evolution of the region, offering a fascinating window into its past.
Freiburg's monetary system in the Canton period
During the Swiss Canton period, Freiburg enjoyed a certain autonomy in the minting of coins. Freiburg's monetary system was based primarily on the batzen, a silver coin that became the most common unit of account in the region. Freiburg batzen were known for their quality and consistency, which made them widely accepted in local and interregional trade. In addition to the batzen, Freiburg also minted other denominations such as kreuzer and rappen, which were part of a complex monetary system reflecting the economic needs of the time.
Characteristics and Symbolism of Freiburg Coins
Freiburg coins of this period are notable for their design and symbolism. On the obverse, they usually bore the city's coat of arms, which typically included a tower or castle, symbolizing Freiburg's strength and autonomy. The reverse often featured religious motifs or Latin inscriptions, reflecting the importance of the Catholic faith in the region. The mint quality and intricate details of these coins demonstrate the skill of local craftsmen. In addition, variations in design and mintmarks provide valuable information about political changes and alliances in Freiburg during this turbulent period of Swiss history.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Freiburg 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 | 7 kreuzer
Suiza-Cantones | 42 kreutzers ( Sarine and Broye)
Suiza-Cantones | 5 rappen
Suiza-Cantones | 1 batzen
Suiza-Cantones | 1/2 batzen / 5 rappen
Suiza-Cantones | 1/2 batzen / 10 rappen
Suiza-Cantones | 1 batzen / 10 rappen
Suiza-Cantones | 5 batzens
Suiza-Cantones | 10 batzens
Suiza-Cantones | 10 batzens
Suiza-Cantones | 4 franken
Suiza-Cantones | 2 1/2 rappen
Suiza-Cantones | 5 rappen
Suiza-Cantones | 1 batzen
Suiza-Cantones | 1 batzen
Suiza-Cantones | 5 batzens
Suiza-Cantones | 5 rappen
Suiza-Cantones | 1 batzen
Suiza-Cantones | 5 batzens
Suiza-Cantones | 2 1/2 rappen
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