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8 Batzen

 
Silver 7.32 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Canton of Zürich
Period
Cantonal administration
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1810-1814
Value
8 Batzen (0.80)
Currency
Frank (1806-1848)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.32 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#24058
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Value and date within laurel wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
8
BATZEN
1810
B

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Batzen coin from the Canton of Zurich is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The early 19th century saw the country transitioning from a loose confederation of states to a more centralized federal state, and the introduction of a standardized currency was an important part of this process. The 8 Batzen coin, which was minted in silver, was one of the first coins to be issued by the newly formed Swiss Federal Mint and was used widely throughout the country. Despite its relatively small denomination, the coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during this period of rapid growth and development.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1810 B 108000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Batzen 1810-1814 coin.