40 Batzen soldier looking left, Switzerland

Main information

Country:
Switzerland
Years of Minting:
1798
Period:
Federal Republic (1798-1803)
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Basel, Switzerland, Solothurn, Switzerland

$9.99-$70.40

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Wreath formed of two oak (Quercus robur) branches with acorns, tied with a ribbon at the bottom.

Engraver:

Johann Franz Huber

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Full length figure of old Swiss soldier looking left, wearing hat with feathers, holding flag on right shoulder, and sword at the left hip.

Engraver:

Johann Franz Huber

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

Obverse:

HELVET : BEPUBL : 1798

Reverse:

40 BATZEN ⸻ S

Composition

Silver (.901)

Size

Weight:29.32 g
Diameter:38.7 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:n/a

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40 Batzen soldier looking left, Switzerland

Main information

Reference Price

$9.99-$70.40

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Obverse

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