40 Batzens Counterstamped
1816 (1770-1774) years| Silver (.917) | 29.488 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1816 (1770-1774) |
| Value | 40 Batzen |
| Currency | Frank (1798-1850) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 29.488 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIT NOMEN DOMINI ⅂ BENEDICTUM * 1771
40
BZ•
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was counterstamped, which means that a new stamp or design was added to the coin after it was originally minted. This practice was common in the past when coins were used as a form of currency, and it allowed the value of the coin to be verified or changed. In this case, the counterstamp on the 40 Batzens coin from the Canton of Bern indicates that it was issued in 1816, but it was originally minted between 1770 and 1774. This means that the coin was in circulation for over 40 years before it was counterstamped, which is a testament to its durability and the trust that people had in it as a form of currency.
