© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
1 Batzen
1811 year| Billon | 2.56 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Nidwalden (Unterwalden) |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | 1 Batzen = 10 Rappen (0.1) |
| Currency | Frank (1811-1850) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.56 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dual values and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
BATZEN
10
RAPPEN
1811
Interesting fact
The 1 Batzen 1811 coin from the Canton of Nidwalden (Unterwalden) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Switzerland. In 1811, the country was under French rule, and the canton of Nidwalden was part of the French department of the Simplon. The coin's design, which features a stylized image of a mountain and the initials "NW" (for Nidwalden), reflects the canton's unique cultural identity and its connection to the surrounding Alpine landscape. Additionally, the fact that it was made of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, highlights the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the mint's craftsmen during a time of economic uncertainty.
