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20 Batzen
1813 year| Silver | 14.7 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 20 Batzen |
| Currency | Frank (1806-1848) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.7 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#24054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend and date within thin wreath, 2 berries below date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINE
CONSERVA
NOS IN
PACE
1813
Comment
There are three similar varieties of the 1813 Zurich 20 Batzen.KM#186: Four berries below date on reverse.
KM#187: Short garlands on obverse, two berries below date.
KM#188: Long garlands on obverse, two berries below date.
Interesting fact
The 20 Batzen coin from the Canton of Zurich, made of silver and weighing 14.7 grams, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. In 1813, the country was undergoing a period of modernization and centralization, and the introduction of a standardized currency was a key part of this process. The 20 Batzen coin was one of the first coins to be minted under this new system, and it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and historical context of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1813 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Batzen 1813 coin.
