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Batzen
| Billon | 2.55 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1639-1641 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1651) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.55 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#89213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Crown over double-headed eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THVRICENSIS
*1639*
Edge
Plain
Comment
Zurich was transformed into a republic at the end of the terrible Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), which deeply divided Europe.
Interesting fact
The Batzen coin from the City of Zurich, minted between 1639 and 1641, is interesting because it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. Billon is a combination of silver and copper, and it was valued for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. Despite being made of a relatively inexpensive material, the Batzen coin was still considered a valuable form of currency in its time. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of currency.
