© CGB
© CGB
1 Batzen
1826 year| Billon | 2.5 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Solothurn |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1814-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1826 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (0.1) |
| Currency | Frank (1805-1850) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Wreathed "C" in center of wide cross, all within quatrelobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIE CONCORDIER · CANTONE DER SCHWEIZ
C
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Batzen coin from the Canton of Solothurn, made of Billon and weighing 2.5 grams, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. In the early 19th century, the country was transitioning from a medieval system of government and economy to a more modern, federal system. The minting of this coin reflects the growing importance of trade and commerce in Solothurn and the surrounding region, and the need for a standardized system of currency to facilitate economic transactions. Despite its small denomination, the 1 Batzen coin played an important role in the everyday lives of people in Solothurn, and its design and production reflect the cultural and artistic traditions of the time.
