Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden ½ soldo coin

½ soldo
General information
Country	Canton of Uri Canton of Schwyz Canton of Unterwalden
Value	½ soldo
Years	1788
Measurements and composition
Composition	copper
Appearance
Shape	round
Obverse	Coats of arms of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden
Reverse	Laurel wreath, value
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The ½ soldo coin is a pattern that was issued by the Swiss cantons of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden in 1788. It was never put into circulation.

The coin is composed of copper and is circular in shape. Featured in the center of the obverse are the simplified coats of arms of Uri, which consists of a bull's head in the center of a shield; Schwyz, which features a cross in the upper right corner of a shield; and Unterwalden, which consists of a key in the center of a shield. The value "MEZZO SOLDO" (Italian for "half soldo") is displayed on the reverse, with each word printed on its own line, followed by the year of minting. Both the value and the date are surrounded by a laurel wreath that extends around the coin's periphery.

References

• Numismatic Guaranty Corporation – SWISS CANTONS URI, SCHWYZ & UNTERWALDEN 1/2 Soldo KM# Pn2 1788

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