© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
5 Batzen
1826 year| Silver | 4.40 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1826 |
| Value | 5 Batzen (0.5) |
| Currency | Frank (1805-1850) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.40 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#23568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Wide cross divides value within oak branches, year below in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORD.CANTONE DER SCHWEIZ
5 B
• 1826 •
Interesting fact
The 5 Batzen coin from the Canton of Basel, made of silver and weighing 4.40g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was issued in 1826, 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 Basel, like many other regions in Switzerland, was experiencing significant economic growth during this period, driven by the expansion of trade and industry. The 5 Batzen coin, which was widely used in everyday transactions, is a tangible reminder of this fascinating period in Swiss history.
