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20 Batzen soldier looking right
| Silver (.868) | 14.68 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1798-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1798-1799 |
| Value | 20 Batzen |
| Currency | Franc (1798-1803) |
| Composition | Silver (.868) |
| Weight | 14.68 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#23311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Wreath with two oak (Quercus robur) branches tied with ribbon at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
BATZEN
⸻
S
Engraver: Johann Franz Huber
Comment
Total mintage: 29 318 pieces.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Batzen coin from the Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Switzerland. The Helvetic Republic was established in 1798, after the French Revolutionary Army invaded Switzerland and overthrew the old Swiss Confederation. The new government was designed to be a more modern and centralized state, and the coinage was intended to reflect this new era of Swiss history. The 20 Batzen coin features a soldier looking right, symbolizing the new republic's focus on military strength and national unity. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
