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1 Batzen

 
Billon 2.58 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Canton of the Grisons
Period
Cantonal administration
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1820-1826
Value
1 Batzen (0.1)
Currency
Frank (1803-1850)
Composition
Billon
Weight
2.58 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#40735
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Value within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
SCHWEIZ
BATZEN

Interesting fact

The 1 Batzen coin from the Canton of the Grisons, made of Billon and weighing 2.58g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The early 19th century saw the country transitioning from a loose confederation of states to a more centralized federal state, and the introduction of a standardized currency was an important part of this process. The Batzen coin, which was used throughout the Grisons region, was one of the first standardized coins to be introduced in Switzerland and played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce across the country.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1820 B 50000 - - - - - -
1826 B 50000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Batzen 1820-1826 coin.