Shooting thaler
![At left, the obverse of shooting thaler, showing a kneeling rifleman aiming to right, surrounded by the inscription EIDGENÖSSISCHES SCHÜTZENFEST IN LUZERN, with 1939 below. At right, the reverse, showing the words EINER FÜR ALLE, ALLE FÜR EINEN above the Lucerne coat of arms in the middle, with EINLÖSBAR BIS 31. AUGUST 1939 around the outer edge, and 5 FR at the bottom.](../I/m/1939LucerneShootingTaler.jpg)
A shooting thaler (/ˈtɑːlər/ TAH-lər; German: Schützentaler; French: Écu de tir) is a commemorative coin minted to commemorate one of the Schützenfest (French: Fête de tir) or free shooting (German: Freischiessen, French: Tir libre) tournaments held in various cantons within the Swiss Confederation. Most of the designs differ from their circulating counterparts, though the pieces issued for the shooting festivals in Geneva in 1851 and Solothurn in 1855 are exceptions. Most shooting thaler designs depict strongly cantonal or patriotic themes, such as historical military leaders or heraldry. The entire series can be distinguished from shooting medals by their adherence to the specifications of circulating coinage. All but the Stans and St. Gallen issues are denominated. Other countries have minted coins in honor of shooting festivals or marksmanship competitions, but only Swiss pieces are considered shooting thalers.
The first shooting thaler was issued for the Chur shooting festival in 1842 and is denominated at four francs. The second, issued for Glarus, has a face value of forty batzen. The third, minted for the shooting festival in Geneva, is denominated at ten francs. A total of eighteen designs were struck in the nineteenth century, concluding with the Bern issue of 1885. All those struck from 1855 to 1885 bear the denomination of five francs. Many nineteenth-century issues were also struck in various other metals besides silver, including gold and white metal, in small quantities. In 1934, a new series began production. This series, however, was cut short due to the outbreak of World War II. Another series of shooting thalers began mintage in 1984. The first coins issued in this new series were those minted for the festival at Oberhasli. Every year since has seen the mintage of two coins, each bearing the same design, one struck in silver, the other in gold. The only exceptions are the issues of Zürich and Sion in 1999, one of which was struck in copper–nickel, two in silver and two in gold. Until 1995, silver issues were denominated at fifty francs, while gold pieces were denominated at 1,000 francs. Later, gold issues were denominated at 500 francs, excepting only the Zürich issues of 1999.
History
![At left, the obverse of the silver-colored thaler, featuring a standing soldier looking left, a rifle in his right hand, surrounded by the inscription TIR FEDERAL FRIBOURG 1934. At right, the reverse, showing an oval form of the Fribourg coat of arms encircled by laurel branches, with a crown above. Along the outer edge is the inscription BON DE 5Fr REMBOURSABLE AVANT LE 31 AOUT 1934, with 5 FR at the bottom.](../I/m/Fribourg1934shootingthaler.jpg)
The first shooting thalers were cantonal pieces, minted by the sovereign cantons of Switzerland. All of these pieces, as well as the 1855 Solothurn issue, were strictly legal tender.[1] Nineteenth-century Confederation shooting thaler issues were minted to legal fineness, and were thus allowed to bear the denomination of five francs.[1] Beginning in 1865, Switzerland became a member of the Latin Monetary Union.[2] Shooting thalers were not included in the mintages authorized by the Union. Therefore, these issues are commonly considered semi-medallic, though they could circulate due to their size and weight being the same as that of the regular five franc issues.[1] This series of shooting thalers, following the standards of the Latin Monetary Union, began in 1855 with the Solothurn issue and ended in 1885 with the Bern issue.[1] In 1927, the Monetary Union ceased to exist.[2] Mintage began on a new series of shooting thalers in 1934 in honor of the shooting festival in Fribourg, and another design was issued in 1939 for the Lucerne festival. The 1934 issue was the last official shooting thaler that matched the circulating counterpart in both diameter and weight. The 1939 issues were not the same size and weight as their circulating counterparts, but both issues were redeemable only at the shooting festival or participating businesses.[1] Production of shooting thalers was cut short with the outbreak of World War II.[3] In 1984, a new series of shooting thalers began mintage, due largely to the efforts of California-based coin dealer Richard Nelson.[3] These issues, like those minted in 1934 and 1939, are not minted to legal fineness and are not considered legal tender.[1]
Mintage data and designs
19th-century Cantonal issues
Chur
![Obverse of coin. A shield bearing the Swiss Cross in front of flags, branches and rifles. Above the shield is a crown with three feathers. A powder horn is suspended below. Inscription and date around outer edge.](../I/m/Graubundenobv.jpg)
![Reverse of coin. Three ovals, each depicting coats of arms. Above the ovals are two clasped hands emerging from clouds, surrounded by rays. Below are two intersected branches](../I/m/Graubundenrev.jpg)
- Year: 1842
- Location: Chur
- Denomination: 4 francs
- Designer(s): Karl Friedrich Voigt
- Diameter: 40 mm (1.57 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 4,256[4]
- Notes: White metal and zinc pieces are known to have been struck. The zinc pieces were allegedly fixed in the center of a target during the shooting festival. If hit, the shooter would be given a larger award.[4]
Details | Translation | |
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Obverse | EIDGENÖSSISCHES FREISCHIESSEN IN CHUR – 1842 | Federal Free Shoot in Chur – 1842 |
Reverse | CANTON GRAUBÜNDEN – 4 SCHWEIZER FRANKEN | Canton of Graubünden – 4 Swiss francs |
Edge | EINTRACHT MACHT STARK | Harmony is strength |
Glarus
![Obverse of coin. Coat of arms of Glarus in the center, encircled by oak and laurel. Inscription and date around the outer edge.](../I/m/Glarusobv.jpg)
![Reverse of coin, with Swiss cross in the center, rifles and flags arrayed behind, above which are two clasped hands, denomination below. Around the outer edge are laurel branches.](../I/m/Glarusrev.jpg)
- Year: 1847
- Location: Glarus
- Denomination: 40 batzen
- Designer(s): S. Burger, Karl Friedrich Voigt
- Diameter: 40 mm (1.57 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 3,200[5]
- Notes: 1,023 pieces melted. White metal and zinc pieces are known to have been struck. The zinc pieces were allegedly fixed in the center of a target during the shooting festival. If hit, the shooter would be given a larger award.[5]
Details | Translation | |
---|---|---|
Obverse | EIDGENÖSSISCHES FREYSCHIESSEN IN GLARUS – 1847 | Federal Free Shoot in Glarus – 1847 |
Reverse | 40 Btz. | 40 batzen |
Edge | EINTRACHT MACHT STARK | Harmony is strength |
Geneva
![Obverse of coin. "IHS" surrounded by rays, above the coat of arms of Geneva.](../I/m/Genevaobv.jpg)
![Reverse of coin. A wreath of oak and laurel surrounding the date and denomination. Inscription around the outer edge.](../I/m/Genevarev2.jpg)
- Year: 1851
- Location: Geneva
- Denomination: 10 francs
- Designer(s): Antoine Bovy
- Diameter: 48 mm (1.89 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 1,000[6]
- Notes: The design is identical to the regular 10 franc issues.[6]
Details | Translation | |
---|---|---|
Obverse | POST – TENEBRAS – LUX | Light after darkness |
Reverse | REPUBLIC ET CANTON DE GENEVE – 10 FRANCS 1851 | Republic and Canton of Geneva – 10 francs 1851 |
Edge | None | None |
19th-century Swiss Confederation issues
Solothurn
![Helvetia seated, holding shield bearing the Swiss Cross, pointing left. Legend above.](../I/m/Solothurn1.jpg)
- Year: 1855
- Location: Solothurn
- Denomination: 5 francs
- Designer(s): Antoine Bovy
- Diameter: 37 mm (1.46 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 3,000[7]
- Notes: The design is identical to the regular 5 franc issues.[7]
Inscription | Translation | |
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Obverse | HELVETIA | Switzerland |
Reverse | 5 Fr. 1855 | 5 francs 1855 |
Edge | EIDGEN. FREISCHIESEN SOLOTHURN 1855 | Federal free shoot Solothurn 1855 |
Bern
![Legend surrounding rifleman in regalia.](../I/m/Bern2.jpg)
![Rifles crossed over the Swiss Cross. The Swiss Cross is surrounded by rays encircled by a wreath of oak and laurel. Surrounded by legend and denomination.](../I/m/Bern1.jpg)
- Year: 1857
- Location: Bern
- Denomination: 5 francs
- Designer(s): Ferdinand Korn
- Diameter: 37 mm (1.46 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 5,191[8]
- Notes: Examples are known to have been struck in white metal.[8]
Inscription | Translation | |
---|---|---|
Obverse | EHRE IST MEIN HOECHSTES ZIEL | Honor is my highest goal |
Reverse | EIDGENÖSSISCHES FREISCHIESSEN IN BERN 1857 – 5 FRANKEN | Federal free shoot in Bern 1857 – 5 francs |
Edge | None | None |
Zürich
![Legend surrounding standing rifleman. Date below.](../I/m/Zurich1.jpg)
![Legend above two rampant lions flanking three shields, one bearing the Swiss Cross. Denomination below.](../I/m/ZurichShootingThaler2.jpg)
- Year: 1859
- Location: Zürich
- Denomination: 5 francs
- Designer(s): Ferdinand Korn
- Diameter: 37 mm (1.46 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 6,000[9]
- Notes:
Inscription | Translation | |
---|---|---|
Obverse | EIDGENÖSSISCHES FREISCHIESSEN – 1859 | Federal free shoot – 1859 |
Reverse | ZÜRICH – 5 FRANKEN | Zürich – 5 francs |
Edge | None | None |
Stans
![Legend surrounding Arnold Winkelried falling on the pikes of Habsburg soldiers.](../I/m/StansThaler2.jpg)
![Swiss Cross surrounded by rays. Legend along edge.](../I/m/StansThaler1.jpg)
- Year: 1861
- Location: Stans
- Denomination: 5 francs
- Designer(s): Antoine Bovy, Lukas Ferdinand Schlöth
- Diameter: 37 mm (1.46 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 6,000[10]
- Notes: Essai pieces are known to have been struck in white metal.[10]
Inscription | Translation | |
---|---|---|
Obverse | ARNOLD WINKELRIED | Arnold Winkelried |
Reverse | EIDGENÖSSISCHES SCHÜTZENFEST IN NIDWALDEN – 1861 | Federal shooting festival in Nidwalden – 1861 |
Edge | None | None |
La Chaux-de-Fonds
![Helvetia seated, pointing left, holding Swiss shield. Legend above, denomination below.](../I/m/Neuchatelrev.jpg)
![Crossed standards and rifles intertwined with wreath. Coat of arms of canton of Neuchâtel superimposed. Radiant Swiss cross above. Legend and date along edge.](../I/m/Neuchatel1.jpg)
- Year: 1863
- Location: La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Denomination: 5 francs
- Designer(s): Antoine Bovy, Jacob Siber
- Diameter: 37 mm (1.46 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 6,000[11]
- Notes: Examples are known to have been struck in white metal.[11]
Inscription | Translation | |
---|---|---|
Obverse | HELVETIA – 5 FRANCS | Switzerland – 5 francs |
Reverse | TIR FEDERAL A LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS – JÚILLET 1863 | Federal shoot in La Chaux-de-Fonds – July 1863 |
Edge | None | None |
Schaffhausen
![Helvetia seated, holding wreath. Boy holding an apple shot through by arrow, to right of Helvetia.](../I/m/Schaffhausenrev.jpg)
![Coat of arms of canton of Schaffhausen superimposed over Swiss cross. Legend and date along edge. Denomination at bottom.](../I/m/Chafhaussen1.jpg)
- Year: 1865
- Location: Schaffhausen
- Denomination: 5 francs
- Designer(s): Antoine Bovy
- Diameter: 37 mm (1.46 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 10,000[12]
- Notes: Two examples are known to have been struck in gold.[12]
Inscription | Translation | |
---|---|---|
Obverse | None | None |
Reverse | EIDGENÖSSISCHES SCHÜTZENFEST IN SCHAFFHAUSEN 1865 – 5 Fr. | Federal shooting festival in Schaffhausen 1865 – 5 francs |
Edge | None | None |
Schwyz
![Rampant lion, holding sword, supporting shield. Lion's right back paw standing on a quiver of arrows. Legend on either side of lion.](../I/m/Schwyzrev.jpg)
![Weapons and standards crossed behind Swiss shield, wreath below. Legend and date along edge. Denomination at bottom.](../I/m/Schwyz1.jpg)
- Year: 1867
- Location: Schwyz
- Denomination: 5 francs
- Designer(s): Antoine Bovy
- Diameter: 37 mm (1.46 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 8,000[13]
- Notes:
Inscription | Translation | |
---|---|---|
Obverse | KANTON SCHWYZ | Canton of Schwyz |
Reverse | EIDGENÖSSISCHES SCHÜTZENFEST IN SCHWYZ 1867 – 5 Fr. | Federal shooting festival in Schwyz 1867 – 5 francs |
Edge | None | None |
Zug
![Hans Landwing, in full military dress, holding standard aloft in left hand, battle axe in right. Legend and date along edge. "1422" in exurge.](../I/m/Zug2.jpg)
![Feathered cap over two shields, superimposed over crossed rifles and wreath of oak and laurel. Legend along edge, denomination at bottom.](../I/m/Zug1.jpg)
- Year: 1869
- Location: Zug
- Denomination: 5 francs
- Designer(s): Antoine Bovy
- Diameter: 37 mm (1.46 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 6,000[14]
- Notes: Four examples are known to have been struck in gold.[14]
Inscription | Translation | |
---|---|---|
Obverse | HANS LANDWING RETTET DAS PANNER BEI ARBEDO – 1422 | Hans Landwing saves the banner at Arbedo – 1422 |
Reverse | EIDGENÖSSISCHES SCHÜTZENFEST 1869 IN ZUG – 5 Fr. | Federal shooting festival 1869 in Zug – 5 francs |
Edge | None | None |
Zürich
![Helvetia standing, holding wreath aloft in left hand, supporting coat of arms of Zürich in right. Gears and crops at feet. Legend along edge.](../I/m/Zurich4.jpg)
![Swiss shield superimposed over fasces, crossed rifles and banner reading "ALLE FÜR EINEN – EINER FÜR ALLE", translated as "all for one, one for all". Surrounded by wreath of oak and laurel. Legend and date along edge. Denomination below.](../I/m/Zurich3.jpg)
- Year: 1872
- Location: Zürich
- Denomination: 5 francs
- Designer(s): Fritz Landry
- Diameter: 37 mm (1.46 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 10,000[15]
- Notes: The obverse design was used on a shooting medal issued for the same festival.[15]
Inscription | Translation | |
---|---|---|
Obverse | FÜR FREIHEIT UND VATERLAND | For freedom and the fatherland |
Reverse | EIDGENÖSSISCHES SCHÜTZENFEST IN ZÜRICH 1872 – 5 Fr. | Federal shooting festival in Zürich 1872 – 5 francs |
Edge | None | None |
St. Gallen
![Bearded general, kneeling, holding standard in left hand, holding sword aloft and pointing toward the sun. "1474 A 1476" in exurge.](../I/m/Stgallen2.jpg)
![Coat of arms of St. Gallen superimposed over crossed rifles and wreath of oak and laurel. Swiss cross above, city view behind. Legend along top edge. Date below, in exurge.](../I/m/Stgallen1.jpg)
- Year: 1874
- Location: St. Gallen
- Denomination: 5 francs
- Designer(s): Fritz Landry
- Diameter: 37 mm (1.46 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 15,000[16]
- Notes:
Inscription | Translation | |
---|---|---|
Obverse | 1474 A 1476 | 1474 to 1476 |
Reverse | EIDGENÖSS. SCHÜTZENFEST IN ST. GALLEN – 1874 | Federal shooting festival in St. Gallen – 1874 |
Edge | None | None |
Lausanne
![Two allegorical females shake hands, one holding goblet. Behind the females are standards, fasces, shields, grape vines and scenery. At their feet are the dates of 1839 and 1876. Legend along edge above, denomination in exurge below.](../I/m/Lausannerev.jpg)
![City view of Lausanne. Legend and date above.](../I/m/Lausanneobv.jpg)
- Year: 1876
- Location: Lausanne
- Denomination: 5 francs
- Designer(s): Edouard Durussel
- Diameter: 37 mm (1.46 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 20,000[17]
- Notes: The reverse design was used on a shooting medal issued for the same festival.[17]
Inscription | Translation | |
---|---|---|
Obverse | POUR ETRE FORTS SOYONS UNIS – 5 F | Let us be strong and united – 5 francs |
Reverse | TIR FÉDÉRAL DE 1876 LAUSANNE | Federal shoot of 1876 Lausanne |
Edge | None | None |
Basel
![Front–facing male in regalia, holding long sword. Legend along edge.](../I/m/Basel2.jpg)
![Cockatrice in center surrounded by legend and date. Denomination below. Shields of the Swiss cantons along edge.](../I/m/Basel1.jpg)
- Year: 1879
- Location: Basel
- Denomination: 5 francs
- Designer(s): Edouard Durussel
- Diameter: 37 mm (1.46 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 30,000[18]
- Notes: Two varieties exist. One variety depicts rays between the sword and leg, while the other does not. Examples are known to have been struck in white metal.[18]
Inscription | Translation | |
---|---|---|
Obverse | DAS SCHWERT ZUR HAND IM HERZEN GOTT SO WIRD D. SCHWEIZER NIE Z. SPOTT | With sword in his hand and God in his heart, so will the Swiss never be disgraced |
Reverse | EIDG. SCHÜTZENFEST IN BASEL 1879 – 5 Fr. | Federal shooting festival in Basel 1879 – 5 francs |
Edge | None | None |
Fribourg
![Two seated soldiers, one wielding crossbow and one battle axe, supporting shields below standing Helvetia holding Swiss flag. Legend along edge, "1481" in exurge.](../I/m/Fribourgrev.jpg)
![Swiss cross above city view of Fribourg. Legend and date along edge, denomination at bottom.](../I/m/Fribourgobv.jpg)
- Year: 1881
- Location: Fribourg
- Denomination: 5 francs
- Designer(s): Edouard Durussel
- Diameter: 37 mm (1.46 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 30,000[19]
- Notes:
Inscription | Translation | |
---|---|---|
Obverse | ENTRÉE DE FRIBOURG & SOLEURE DANS LA CONFÉDÉRATION SUISSE – 1481 | Entry of Fribourg and Solothurn into the Swiss Confederation – 1481 |
Reverse | TIR FÉDÉRAL À FRIBOURG 1881 – 5 Fr | Federal shoot in Fribourg 1881 – 5 francs |
Edge | None | None |
Lugano
![Seated Helvetia and nude man. Helvetia is holding a sword and shield bearing the Swiss cross; nude man is holding a lyre. The figures are seated above a stone tunnel with train emerging. Legend along edge at top, denomination at bottom.](../I/m/Lugano1.jpg)
![Coat of arms of Lugano superimposed over rifles, standard and laurel branches. Shooting cap above. View of lake to right. Legend and year within banner above.](../I/m/Lugano2.jpg)
- Year: 1883
- Location: Lugano
- Denomination: 5 francs
- Designer(s): Edouard Durussel
- Diameter: 37 mm (1.46 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 30,000[20]
- Notes:
Inscription | Translation | |
---|---|---|
Obverse | LIBERTADE INERME É DE' TIRANNI AGEVOL PREDA – 5 Fr. | Defenseless liberty is easy prey for tyrants – 5 francs |
Reverse | TIRO FEDERALE IN LUGANO 1883 | Federal shoot in Lugano 1883 |
Edge | None | None |
Bern
![Standing Helvetia holding sword and shield, bear behind. Legend along edge.](../I/m/Bern4.jpg)
![Coat of arms of Bern superimposed over crossed rifles and wreaths. Swiss cross above. Legend and date along edge, denomination below.](../I/m/Bern3.jpg)
- Year: 1885
- Location: Bern
- Denomination: 5 francs
- Designer(s): Edouard Durussel, Christian Bühler
- Diameter: 37 mm (1.46 in)
- Coinage metal: Silver
- Mintage: 25,000[21]
- Notes: Examples are known to have been struck in white metal.[21]
Inscription | Translation | |
---|---|---|
Obverse | DEM BUND ZUM SCHUTZ DEM FEIND ZUM TRUTZ | The Federation to protect, the enemy to defy |
Reverse | EIDGENÖSSISCHES SCHÜTZENFEST IN BERN 1885 – 5 Fr. | Federal shooting festival in Bern 1885 – 5 francs |
Edge | None | None |
20th- and 21st-century Swiss Confederation issues
Location | Date | Denomination | Coinage metal | Mintage[22] | KM number | Haberling number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fribourg | 1934 | 5 francs | Silver | 40,650 | S18 | H20a |
Fribourg | 1934 | 100 francs | Gold | 2,000 | S19 | H21 |
Lucerne | 1939 | 5 francs | Silver | 40,000 | S20 | H22 |
Lucerne | 1939 | 100 francs | Gold | 6,000 | S21 | H23 |
Oberhasli | 1984 | 50 francs | Silver | 6,300 | S22 | H24a & H24b |
Oberhasli | 1984 | 1,000 francs | Gold | 300 | S23 | H25 |
Altdorf | 1985 | 50 francs | Silver | 3,500 | S24 | H26a |
Altdorf | 1985 | 1,000 francs | Gold | 300 | S25 | H27 |
Appenzell | 1986 | 50 francs | Silver | 3,700 | S26 | H28a |
Appenzell | 1986 | 1,000 francs | Gold | 300 | S27 | H29 |
Glarus | 1987 | 50 francs | Silver | 3,200 | S28 | H1a |
Glarus | 1987 | 1,000 francs | Gold | 300 | S29 | H32 |
Brugg | 1988 | 50 francs | Silver | 3,000 | S30 | H33a & H33b |
Brugg | 1988 | 1,000 francs | Gold | 400 | S31 | H34 |
Menzingen | 1989 | 50 francs | Silver | 2,200 | S32 | H36a & H36b |
Menzingen | 1989 | 1,000 francs | Gold | 250 | S33 | H37 |
Winterthur | 1990 | 50 francs | Silver | 5,000 | S34 | H39a |
Winterthur | 1990 | 1,000 francs | Gold | 400 | S35 | H40a |
Langenthal | 1991 | 50 francs | Silver | 4,000 | S38 | H41a |
Langenthal | 1991 | 1,000 francs | Gold | 400 | S39 | H42a |
Dielsdorf | 1992 | 50 francs | Silver | 1,750 | S40 | H43a & H43b |
Dielsdorf | 1992 | 1,000 francs | Gold | 175 | S41 | H44 |
Weinfelden | 1993 | 50 francs | Silver | 2,200 | S42 | H45a |
Weinfelden | 1993 | 1,000 francs | Gold | 200 | S43 | H46 |
Rorschach | 1994 | 50 francs | Silver | 2,200 | S44 | H47a |
Rorscach | 1994 | 1,000 francs | Gold | 200 | S45 | H48 |
Thun | 1995 | 50 francs | Silver | 5,000 | S46 | H49a |
Thun | 1995 | 500 francs | Gold | 500 | S47 | H50 |
Sempach | 1996 | 50 francs | Silver | 1,500 | S48 | H51a |
Sempach | 1996 | 500 francs | Gold | 96 | S49 | H52 |
Neuhausen am Rheinfall | 1997 | 50 francs | Silver | 1,500 | S50 | H53a |
Neuhausen am Rheinfall | 1997 | 500 francs | Gold | 97 | S51 | H54 |
Schwyz | 1998 | 50 francs | Silver | 1,500 | S52 | H55 |
Schwyz | 1998 | 500 francs | Gold | 98 | S53 | H56a |
Zürich | 1999 | 5 francs | Copper–Nickel | 2,500 | S54 | H57 |
Zürich | 1999 | 20 francs | Silver | 1,000 | S55 | H58 |
Sion | 1999 | 50 francs | Silver | 1,500 | S57 | H60 |
Zürich | 1999 | 200 francs | Gold | 100 | S56 | H59 |
Sion | 1999 | 500 francs | Gold | 99 | S58 | H61a |
Bière | 2000 | 50 francs | Silver | 3,500 | S59 | H62 |
Bière | 2000 | 500 francs | Gold | 300 | S60 | H63a |
Altdorf, Uri | 2001 | 50 francs | Silver | 1,500 | S61 | H64 |
Altdorf, Uri | 2001 | 500 francs | Gold | 150 | S62 | H65a |
Zürich | 2002 | 50 francs | Silver | 1,500 | S63 | H66 |
Zürich | 2002 | 500 francs | Gold | 150 | S64 | H67a |
Liestal | 2003 | 50 francs | Silver | 1,500 | S65 | H68 |
Liestal | 2003 | 500 francs | Gold | 150 | S66 | H69a |
Fribourg | 2004 | 50 francs | Silver | 1,500 | S67 | H70a & H70b |
Fribourg | 2004 | 500 francs | Gold | 150 | S68 | H71a |
Brusio | 2005 | 50 francs | Silver | 1,500 | S69 | H72a & H72b |
Brusio | 2005 | 500 francs | Gold | 150 | S70 | H73 |
Solothurn | 2006 | 50 francs | Silver | 2,000 | S71 | H74a |
Solothurn | 2006 | 500 francs | Gold | 200 | S72 | H75a & H75b |
Lucerne | 2007 | 50 francs | Silver | 2,000 | S73 | H77a |
Lucerne | 2007 | 500 francs | Gold | 200 | S74 | H78 |
Geneva | 2008 | 50 francs | Silver | 1,500 | S75 | H79a |
Geneva | 2008 | 500 francs | Gold | 150 | S76 | H80a |
Obwalden | 2009 | 50 francs | Silver | 1,500 | S77 | H81a |
Obwalden | 2009 | 500 francs | Gold | 175 | S78 | H82a |
Aarau | 2010 | 50 francs | Silver | 2,000 | S79 | H83a |
Aarau | 2010 | 500 francs | Gold | 200 | S80 | H84a |
Uri | 2011 | 50 francs | Silver | 1,500 | - | H85a |
Uri | 2011 | 500 francs | Gold | 150 | - | H86a |
Graubünden[23] | 2012 | 50 francs | Silver | 1,500 | - | H87a & H87b |
Graubünded[23] | 2012 | 500 francs | Gold | 175 | - | H88a & H88b |
Lucerne[23] | 2013 | 50 francs | Silver | 1,000 | - | H89a |
Lucerne[23] | 2013 | 500 francs | Gold | 150 | - | H90a |
Schaffhausen | 2014 | 50 francs | Silver | 1,200 | - | H91a |
Schaffhausen | 2014 | 500 francs | Gold | 180 | - | H92a |
Valais[24] | 2015 | 50 francs | Silver | 1,200 | - | H93a |
Valais[24] | 2015 | 500 francs | Silver | 200 | - | H94a |
Etymology
Though no coins denominated as thalers were officially issued within the Swiss Confederation, many coins measuring between 30 and 40 millimeters have been given the name unofficially due to the similarity in size to German and Austrian thalers.[25]
Shooting medals
The first shooting medals were struck in honor of the Officers' Shoot held in Langenthal, Bern, in 1822.[26] They can usually be distinguished from shooting thalers by their lack of denomination and difference in weight and often composition, though there is evidence that many of thaler-size did circulate amongst the legal tender coins of Switzerland.[25] Shooting medals were minted in a variety of metals, including silver, bronze, goldene and white metal.[26]
Other countries
Though not considered shooting thalers, some other European coin-issuing entities have minted coins to honor or promote shooting festivals that took place within their territory. Examples include the German States of Baden,[27] Bremen,[28] Frankfurt am Main[29] and Hanover,[30] as well as the Swiss canton of Vaud.[17]
See also
- Swiss franc
- Coins of the Swiss franc – Currently minted Swiss coins.
- 1804 dollar – The Class II 1804 Dollar was struck over an 1857 Bern shooting thaler.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bruce, p. 455
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