Batzen
1623 year| Billon | 2.22 g | 25.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schwyz |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (3⁄40) |
| Currency | Gulden (1621-1674) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.22 g |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crown over double-headed eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 🏵 TVRR : FORTISS : NOM : DOM : 🏵
Unabridged legend: TVRRIS FORTISSIMA NOMEN DOMINI
Translation: The name of the Lord is the strongest tower.
Interesting fact
The Batzen 1623 from City of Schwyz is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland, with the country transitioning from a loose confederation of states to a more centralized government. This coin is a tangible reminder of that pivotal moment in Swiss history.
