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© Sincona AG
5 Batzen
1817 year| Silver | 4 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of St. Gallen |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1817 |
| Value | 5 Batzen (0.5) |
| Currency | Frank (1803-1850) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#151361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value, date and mintmark within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
BAZEN
1817
K
Interesting fact
The 5 Batzen coin from the Canton of St. Gallen, made of silver and weighing 4 grams, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was issued in 1817, just a few years after the Congress of Vienna, which had established a new political order in Europe following the Napoleonic Wars. The Canton of St. Gallen, like many other regions in Switzerland, was experiencing significant economic growth during this period, driven by the expansion of trade and industry. The minting of this coin reflects the growing prosperity and economic development of the region during this time.