© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
1 Batzen
1805 year| Billon | 2.52 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1805 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (0.1) |
| Currency | Frank (1805-1850) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.52 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
BATZEN
1805
Interesting fact
The 1 Batzen 1805 coin from the Canton of Basel made of Billon weighing 2.52g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Napoleonic Wars had recently ended, and the Congress of Vienna had established a new political order on the continent. The coin's design, featuring the Basel coat of arms and the Swiss cross, reflects the political and cultural ties between the Canton of Basel and the Swiss Confederation during this period. Additionally, the use of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice during this time due to the scarcity of precious metals. This coin is a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of early 19th-century Europe.
