5 Batzen 1810-1813 front 5 Batzen 1810-1813 back
5 Batzen 1810-1813 photo
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5 Batzen

 
Silver 3.96 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Canton of St. Gallen
Period
Cantonal administration
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1810-1813
Value
5 Batzen (0.5)
Currency
Frank (1803-1850)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.96 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#73253
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5.
BAZEN
K

Interesting fact

The 5 Batzen coin from the Canton of St. Gallen, issued between 1810 and 1813, features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual coat of arms or other symbols, it depicts a scene of a farmer and his wife working in a field, surrounded by trees and a mountain range in the background. This design was meant to represent the canton's strong agricultural tradition and the importance of hard work and self-sufficiency.