© CGB
© CGB
½ Batzen
| Billon | 1.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of St. Gallen |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1807-1810 |
| Value | ½ Batzen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Frank (1803-1850) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Value as "1/2 SCHWEIZER BAZEN" and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
½
SCHWEIZER
BAZEN
1808
K
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM #104 has value as "1/2 SCHWEIZER BAZEN".For value as "1/2 BAZEN" see KM #103.
Note: Some varieties of KM#104 do not have the initial K.
Interesting fact
The ½ Batzen coin from the Canton of St. Gallen, made of Billon and weighing 1.9 g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The early 19th century saw the country transitioning from a loose confederation of states to a more centralized federal state, and the introduction of a new currency system was part of this process. The ½ Batzen coin was one of the first coins to be minted under this new system, and it played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce across the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1808 K | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Batzen 1807-1810 coin.
