Obverse © Schulman auction house – Reverse © Sincona AG
Obverse © Schulman auction house – Reverse © Sincona AG
Batzen - Franz Friedrich Ambüel
1776 year| Billon | 2.4 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Sion (Valais) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Francis Joseph Frederick Ambuel (Franz Joseph Friedrich Ambuel) (1760-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1776 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (1⁄28) |
| Currency | Thaler (1475-1780) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#96814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Small double-headed eagle above shield with stars that divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COM. ET PRÆF. UTR. VALLE.
17 76
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Batzen coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Bishopric of Sion (Valais) region. The coin was issued in 1776, just a few years before the French Revolution, which had a significant impact on the region's economy and political structure. Despite this, the Batzen coin remained a widely used form of currency in the region for many years, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of the local population.
