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40 Batzens Counterstamped
1816 year| Silver (.917) | 29.49 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1816 |
| Value | 40 Batzen |
| Currency | Frank (1798-1850) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 29.49 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#179467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of France within branches. Bern value in counterstamp.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM * 1726
A
40
BZ•
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM
Comment
Counterstamped between July 1816 - July 1819. Krause lists the Date as ND (1816).Examples of this type:
• Example counterstamp on French écu from 1726 A (28.83g, Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3744. Sold for 300 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Batzens coin from the Canton of Bern is that it was counterstamped with the Bernese coat of arms, which features a bear, symbolizing the canton's name and history.
