5 Batzen 1805-1806 front 5 Batzen 1805-1806 back
5 Batzen 1805-1806 photo
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5 Batzen

 
Silver (.670) 4.35 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Canton of Vaud
Period
Cantonal administration
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1805-1806
Value
5 Batzen (0.5)
Currency
Franc (1804-1845)
Composition
Silver (.670)
Weight
4.35 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#18607
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value within vine wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
BATZ

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Batzen coin from the Canton of Vaud is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Switzerland. The coin was issued in 1805-1806, just a few years after the French Revolution and the subsequent establishment of the Helvetic Republic, which had a significant impact on the country's political and economic systems. Despite these changes, the coin still maintained the traditional design and silver content of previous issues, reflecting the continuity of the Swiss currency system during this period.