Swiss 1815 Thaler
Switzerland
1815
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$60.67
Based on Silver spot price ($82.08/oz) · 83.3% purity · 27.6g
Updated 1:44 PM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Switzerland |
| Years Minted | 1815 |
| Composition | Silver 0.833 fine |
| Weight | 27.6 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
The obverse features the Swiss coat of arms with the federal shield surrounded by the shields of the cantons.
Reverse
The reverse depicts an allegory of the Congress of Vienna, including figures and inscriptions commemorating the event.
History & Notable Facts
The 1815 Swiss Thaler was one of the first coins to feature the federal cross encircled by the coats of arms of Switzerland's 22 cantons, symbolizing the Confederation's restoration after the Congress of Vienna.
That design choice reflected the political reshuffling in Europe, with Switzerland emerging neutral and intact. Struck in Bern from silver likely sourced locally, it avoided the inflationary metals circulating elsewhere. Mintage figures are murky; records from that era often vanished in bureaucratic reshuffles.
I've handled plenty of these over the years. One persistent myth is that they were hoarded as lucky charms. If that's true, my pockets are still empty.
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