© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
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 | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24223 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Wide cross within quatrelobe
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIE CONCORDIER·CANTONE DER SCHWEIZ *
C
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Batzen coin from the Canton of Solothurn, made of silver and weighing 4.4g, 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 coin's design, featuring the coat of arms of Solothurn and the Swiss Confederation, reflects the political and economic ties between the canton and the federal government. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a common practice during this time period, as it was a valuable and widely accepted metal for currency. Overall, this coin provides a unique glimpse into the economic and political climate of Switzerland during the early 19th century.
