2 Batzen
1810 year| Billon | 2.6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Schwyz |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1810 |
| Value | 2 Batzen (⅕) |
| Currency | Frank (1810-1846) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#23531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
BATZ
1810
Interesting fact
The 2 Batzen coin from the Canton of Schwyz, made of Billon and weighing 2.6 grams, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. In 1810, the country was undergoing a period of modernization and centralization, and the introduction of a standardized coinage system was a key part of this process. The 2 Batzen coin was one of the first coins to be minted under this new system, and it played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce across the region.
