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© Sincona AG
40 Batzens counterstamped French écu of Louis XVI
1816 year| Silver (.917) | 29.49 g | 21 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 | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#179470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of France within branches, cow mintmark below. Bern value in counterstamp.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM 1787 •
40
BZ•
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM
Comment
The host coins were issued for the Province of Bearn and are mintmarked with a cow on the reverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was counterstamped with the French écu of Louis XVI, indicating that it was used as a form of currency in France before being brought to the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. This highlights the coin's unique history and the economic connections between France and Switzerland during that time period.
