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Batzen Doppio Grosso ND
| Silver | 3.09 g | - |
| Issuer | Monetary Union of Uri and Nidwalden (Old Swiss Confederacy) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1506-1529 |
| Value | 1 Batzen = Doppio Grosso = 1⁄16 Guldiner |
| Currency | Guldiner (1506-1548) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.09 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#195162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleury with fleurs-de-lis in quarters pointing towards the centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ⸰ MONET ⵓ NOVA ⵓ BELLIZONE ⵓ ⸰
Comment
Püntener 27aExamples of this type:
• Example #1 (3.09g, About Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Published in HMZ #2-971a.
◦ Auctioned by Sincona AG, Auction 44, 25 October 2017, Lot 5882. Sold for 3,800 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Batzen (Doppio Grosso) coin from the Monetary Union of Uri and Nidwalden (Old Swiss Confederacy) is interesting because it was used as a currency union between two cantons in the Swiss Confederacy, which was a rare occurrence in the 16th century. It shows the coat of arms of both cantons, Uri and Nidwalden, on one side and the Swiss cross on the other. This coin represents the early stages of currency standardization in Switzerland and highlights the cooperation between cantons in the Old Swiss Confederacy.
