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Batzen ND
| Billon | 2.84 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1353-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1528-1532 |
| Value | 1 Batzen = 1⁄24 Guldiner |
| Currency | Guldiner (1492-1601) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.84 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#198642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross fleury.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✢ BERCH : D : ZERING : CONDI
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:• Variety #1:
Obverse: Pearls in rings not touching. Lettering: "MONETA · BERNENSIS"
Reverse lettering: "✢ BERCH : D : ZERING : CONDI"
• Example #1.1:
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6169. Sold in a lot of two varieties for 140 CHF.
• Variety #2:
Obverse: Pearls in rings touching. Lettering: "MONETA · BERNENSIS"
Reverse lettering: "✢ BERCH : D : ZERING : CONDI"
• Example #2.1:
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6169. Sold in a lot of two varieties for 140 CHF.
• Variety #3:
Obverse: Pearls in rings touching. Lettering: "MONETA · BERNENSIS :"
Reverse lettering: "✢ BERCH · D · ZERING · COND"
• Example #3.1 (2.84g, Extremely Fine):
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3608. Sold for 200 CHF.
• Variety #4:
Obverse: Pearls in rings touching. Lettering: "MONETA 🏵 BERNENSI :"
Reverse lettering: "☩ BERCH : D : 3ERING : CONDIT"
• Example #4.1:
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6175. Estimated at 60 CHF, unsold.
Interesting fact
The Batzen coin from the City of Bern, made of Billon and weighing 2.84g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The early 16th century was a period of religious upheaval, with the Protestant Reformation gaining momentum, and the Batzen coin was likely used to facilitate trade and commerce during this time. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Bern, which was a significant city in the Swiss Confederation, speaks to the city's importance in the region's economy and political landscape.
