Ticino Coin List
Canton Ticino, located in southern Switzerland, has a rich numismatic history that reflects its unique position as a bridge between Italian and Swiss cultures. For centuries, Ticino has witnessed a fascinating evolution in its monetary systems, from medieval times to the modern era.
Ticino's monetary system before Swiss unification
Before the unification of Switzerland in 1848, Ticino, like other cantons, issued its own coins. Ticino's monetary system was strongly influenced by Italian practices due to its geographical and cultural proximity. The most common coins were the scudi, lire and soldi, which circulated alongside coins from other Swiss cantons and neighboring Italian states. This period was characterized by great monetary diversity, which often complicated trade and financial transactions. Ticino coins from this era are particularly valued by collectors due to their rarity and unique designs that often incorporated local and heraldic symbols.
The transition to the unified Swiss currency
The unification of Switzerland in 1848 marked a turning point in Ticino's monetary history. The canton, along with the rest of Switzerland, adopted the Swiss franc as its official currency. This change brought much-needed standardization, facilitating trade and strengthening national identity. However, the transition was not immediate. For a period, the old Ticino coins continued to circulate alongside the new Swiss franc, creating a fascinating period of monetary coexistence. Coins minted in Ticino during this transitional period are particularly interesting to numismatists, as they represent a bridge between two monetary eras. These pieces often combined elements of traditional Ticino design with the new Swiss franc specifications, creating unique coins that capture a pivotal moment in the canton's economic history.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Ticino 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 | 6 denari
Suiza-Cantones | 6 denari
Suiza-Cantones | 6 denari
Suiza-Cantones | 3 soldi (with star variety)
Suiza-Cantones | 3 soldi (No star variety)
Suiza-Cantones | 1 franco
Suiza-Cantones | 2 franchi
Suiza-Cantones | 3 denari
Suiza-Cantones | 4 franchi
Suiza-Cantones | 1 quarto franco
Suiza-Cantones | 1 mezzo franco
Suiza-Cantones | 3 denari
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