1 Batzen / 10 Rappen (Oval shield) 1806 front 1 Batzen / 10 Rappen (Oval shield) 1806 back
1 Batzen / 10 Rappen (Oval shield) 1806 photo
© Sincona AG

1 Batzen / 10 Rappen Oval shield

1806 year
Billon 2.7 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Canton of Aargau
Period
Cantonal administration
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1806
Value
1 Batzen = 10 Rappen (0.10)
Currency
Frank (1805-1850)
Composition
Billon
Weight
2.7 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#116778
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
BATZEN
1806

Comment

The coin in the main image:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6018. Sold for 4,000 CHF.

Interesting fact

The 1 Batzen / 10 Rappen coin from the Canton of Aargau, made of Billon and weighing 2.7 grams, features an oval shield on its obverse side, which is an unusual design element for coins of that time period.