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1 Batzen
| Billon | 2.35 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Solothurn |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1814-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1811 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (0.1) |
| Currency | Frank (1805-1850) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.35 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#38083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Value within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CUNCTA PER DEUM
1 BATZEN
Interesting fact
The 1 Batzen coin from the Canton of Solothurn, made of Billon and weighing 2.35g, is interesting because it was issued during a time of great political and economic change in Switzerland. The coin was minted during the period of the Helvetic Republic (1798-1803), which was established following the French Revolution and the subsequent occupation of Switzerland by French troops. The Helvetic Republic was a short-lived state that aimed to create a unified and centralized government in Switzerland, and the issuance of this coin was part of an effort to standardize currency across the country. Despite the challenges faced by the Helvetic Republic, the 1 Batzen coin remains a valuable piece of Swiss numismatic history.
