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© Sincona AG
1 Batzen
1830 year| Billon | 2.60 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Fribourg |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1830 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (0.1) |
| Currency | Frank (1804-1846) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.60 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Ornamented swiss cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·1830 · CONCORD · CANTONE DER SCHWEIZ
C
1 Bz
Interesting fact
The 1 Batzen 1830 coin from the Canton of Fribourg is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Switzerland. The country was transitioning from a decentralized, agrarian society to a more centralized, industrialized nation. The coin's mintage was a result of the federal coinage act of 1825, which aimed to standardize currency across the country. This coin, made of Billon and weighing 2.60 grams, was a significant departure from the previous irregularly-shaped and variable-weight coins minted by the cantons. It marked a move towards a more modern, standardized monetary system that would facilitate trade and commerce across Switzerland.
