© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
1 Batzen / 10 Rappen
1810 year| Billon | 2.60 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Fribourg |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1810 |
| Value | 1 Batzen = 10 Rappen (0.1) |
| Currency | Frank (1804-1846) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.60 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#76599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value within branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SANCTUS NICOLAUS
1.
BATZ:
10.
RAP:
Interesting fact
The 1 Batzen / 10 Rappen 1810 coin from the Canton of Fribourg was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The country was transitioning from a medieval society to a modern, federal state, and the coinage of the time reflects this shift. The Billon used to make this coin was a common alloy of copper and silver, which was used to create a durable and affordable coin that could be used for everyday transactions. Despite its humble composition, the 1 Batzen / 10 Rappen 1810 coin remains a fascinating piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political landscape of early 19th-century Switzerland.
