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5 Batzen
1826 year| Silver | 4.4 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Solothurn |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1814-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1826 |
| Value | 5 Batzen (0.5) |
| Currency | Frank (1805-1850) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#24068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Wide cross in quatrelobe
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIE CONCORDIER· CANTONE DER SCHWEIZ *
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Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Batzen coin from the Canton of Solothurn, made of silver and weighing 4.4 grams, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. In the early 19th century, the country was undergoing rapid industrialization and urbanization, which led to a growing need for a standardized currency. The 5 Batzen coin was one of the first coins to be minted under the new Swiss currency system, which was introduced in 1825. It was used widely throughout the country and was an important symbol of the emerging Swiss nation.
