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½ Batzen
| Billon | 1.76 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1795-1796 |
| Value | ½ Batzen (3⁄80) |
| Currency | New Thaler (1773-1797) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.76 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#48479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Cross, flowers in angles within circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINUS SPES POPULI SUI
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Batzen coin from the City of Lucerne, made of Billon and weighing 1.76g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The late 18th century saw the rise of the Helvetic Republic, which introduced a new currency system and replaced the traditional system of minting coins with a centralized national mint. This coin, minted in 1795-1796, is a rare example of a locally-minted coin from this time period, and its design and materials reflect the influences of the French Revolution and the Enlightenment.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Batzen 1795-1796 coin.
