Swiss Cantons (Ticino) - 1814

3 Denari
Obverse - Swiss - 3 Denari - 1814 Reverse - Swiss - 3 Denari - 1814
Obverse - CANTONE TICINO. 1814
Field - Within wreath, a shield with a design of parallel lines at 90 degree offsets from each other.
Reverse - Above two branches, DENARI TRE
Size, 15 mm.
 
A canton of Italian origin, Ticino joined the Swiss Confederation in 1803. Krause says it was previously known as the Lombard vassal state of Bellinzona.