© CGB
© CGB
½ Batzen
| Billon | 1.9 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of the Grisons |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1836-1842 |
| Value | ½ Batzen (0.05) |
| Currency | Frank (1803-1850) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
½
SCHWEIZ
BATZEN
1842
A B
Edge
Plain
Comment
A variety for 1836 exists, with "CANTON ..." on the obverse.Interesting fact
The ½ Batzen coin from the Canton of the Grisons, made of Billon and weighing 1.9 g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was introduced in 1836, just a few years after the formation of the Swiss Federal State, and it was used as a standard circulation coin until 1842. This coin represents a significant moment in Swiss history, as it symbolizes the country's transition from a collection of independent cantons to a unified federal state with its own currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1836 A-B | 212000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 A-B | 162000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Batzen 1836-1842 coin.
