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40 Batzens Counterstamped; Ecu Louis XVI with laurel ND
| Silver (.917) | 29 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1819 |
| Value | 40 Batzen |
| Currency | Frank (1798-1850) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of France within branches, denomination counterstamp
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM
1790
A
40
BZ
Edge
Knurling with a three-leaf pattern.
Comment
French Ecu (6 types from 1726 to 1794) were counterstamped over the 1816-1819 period.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was counterstamped with the image of a laurel wreath surrounding the number "40" on the reverse side, which was a common practice during that time period to indicate that the coin had been issued by a particular canton or region. This specific counterstamp was used by the Canton of Bern in Switzerland.
