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½ Batzen
| Billon | 1.69 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Solothurn |
|---|---|
| Period | Avoyer and Council of the City and Republic (1760-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1760-1796 |
| Value | ½ Batzen (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Neuthaler (1760-1798) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#27994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Floreated cross, decorations in angles, within circle, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CUNCTA * PER * DEUM
* 1795 *
Interesting fact
The ½ Batzen coin from the City of Solothurn, made of Billon and weighing 1.69g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of the Swiss Confederation, a time when the country was transitioning from a feudal society to a more modern, federal state. The coin's design, featuring the coat of arms of Solothurn and the Swiss cross, reflects the political and cultural influences of the time. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in the everyday transactions of the people of Solothurn and the surrounding region, and is now a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
