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1 Batzen Fribourg Jesuit School

1840 year
Brass 2.84 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Canton of Fribourg
Period
Republic
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1840
Value
1 Batzen
Composition
Brass
Weight
2.84 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#383733
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Maltese cross in the centre with a V in the middle surrounded by a circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA CONVICTUS FRIBURGENSIS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Fribourg Jesuit School coin is a rare and unique coin that was minted in 1840 for the Jesuit School in Fribourg, Switzerland. It is made of brass and weighs 2.84 grams, which is relatively light for a coin of its size. Despite its age, the coin is still in circulation and is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists.