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© Sincona AG
9 Batzens
1738 year| Silver | 8.19 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration (1597-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1738 |
| Value | 9 Batzens (0.3) |
| Currency | Thaler (1737-1744) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.19 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#99122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in six curved lines within ornate cartouche. Winged cherub head with garlands above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ET FACTUS
EST MIHI IN
SALUT · EM · EX · 15
· VIIII ·
BATZEN
· 1738 ·
I T
Unabridged legend: Et factus est mihi in salutem, Exodus 15.
Translation: And [the Lord] has become my salvation, Exodus 15.
Engraver: Jonas Thiébaud I
Edge
Plain
Comment
The inscription on the reverse is a citation from the Bible, Book of Exodus 15:2: "Fortitudo mea et laus mea Dominus et factus est mihi in salutem iste Deus meus et glorificabo eum Deus patris mei et exaltabo eum" (The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him).Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (8.19g, Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by Sincona AG, Auction 44, 25 October 2017, Lot 5015. Sold for 4,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
The 9 Batzens coin from the Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, made of silver and weighing 8.19g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
