4 Франк

1823, Switzerland, Bern (Canton). Rare Silver 4 Franken (Thaler) Coin. NGC AU55!

Mint Year: 1823
Mint Place: Bern (Switzerland)
Denomination: 4 Franken (Thaler)
Condition: Certified and graded by NGC as AU-55!
References: Davenport 370, HMZ-2-230a, KM-190 ($1100 in XF40, $2250 in MS60!).
Weight: 29.42gm
Diameter: 40mm
Material: Silver

Obverse: Swiss soldier wearing feathered hat, holding fasces and halberd. Date (1823) below. All within oval medallion.
Legend: DOMINUS PROVIDERIT / 1823
 
Reverse: Crowned shield with arms of Bern.All within oval medaillion.
Legend: RESPUBLICA BERNENSIS

The canton of Bern is the second largest of the 26 Swiss cantons. Located in west-central Switzerland, it borders the Canton of Jura and the Canton of Solothurn to the north. To the west lie the Canton of Neuchâtel, the Canton of Fribourg and Vaud. To the south lies the Valais. East of the canton of Bern lie the cantons of Uri, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Lucerne and Aargau. The canton of Bern is bilingual (French and German). The cantonal capital, also the Federal capital, is Bern.