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Batzen Doppio Grosso ND
| Silver | 2.93 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Monetary Union of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden (Old Swiss Confederacy) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1503-1548 |
| Value | 1 Batzen = Doppio-Cavalotto = 2 Grossi = 1⁄16 Guldiner |
| Currency | Fiorino d'argento (1503-1548) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.93 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#196118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleury. Roses in quarters.
Lettering: ✠ . MONETA : NOVA : BELLIZONE :
Comment
Moretti 22; Wiel. 12; Chiesa 11.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (2.93g, Very Fine):
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◦ Published in HMZ #2-944;
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 44, 25 October 2017, Lot 5872. Sold for 13,000 CHF.
◦ Auctioned by LHS Numismatik AG, Auction 98, 24 October 2006, Lot 239;
◦ Auctioned by Leu Numismatik AG, Auction 82, 23 October 2001, Lot 4;
◦ Auctioned by Auktion Leo Hamburger, Frankfurt a. M. 8.5.1905, Nr. 1528.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Batzen (Doppio Grosso) coin from the Monetary Union of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden (Old Swiss Confederacy) is that it was used as a currency union among the three cantons, which was a unique arrangement in Europe during that time period. This coin was minted in silver and weighed 2.93 grams, making it a valuable and reliable form of currency for the people of the region.
