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SWITZERLAND - CANTON OF VAUD - 1-franc commemorative coin from August 10, 1845, Lausanne. Obverse: A shield bearing the coat of arms of the Canton of Vaud with the motto “LIBERTÉ ET PATRIE” (FREEDOM AND HOMELAND), resting on a base and surrounded by plant branches, surmounted by an oak wreath. Peripheral legend: “ CANTON OF VAUD.” In the exergue: “AUGUST 10, 1845.” Reverse: A standing Swiss soldier, wearing a hat with a plume, holding a halberd in his left hand and resting his right hand on a shield inscribed “XXII / CANT.” Peripheral legend: “ SWISS CONFEDERATION.” Below the image: “1 FRANC.” Edge: Smooth. Gross weight: 7.40 g. Metal and fineness: 914 silver. Diameter: 27 mm. Face value: 1 franc. Mint: Lausanne. Orientation: Coin strike, 6 o’clock. Strike quality: Commemorative proof coin. Condition: SUP; residual luster, slight golden patina on the reverse, and fine superficial marks. References: KM# 22; HMZ 2# 1001. Declared mintage: 8,626 copies. Historical note: Issue associated with the open-range shooting event celebrating the Vaud Constitution of August 10, 1845. The “XXII CANT.” shield on the reverse refers to the twenty-two cantons that then comprised the Confederation.
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