40 Batzen soldier looking right, Switzerland

40 Batzen soldier looking right, Switzerland, 1798 obverse image40 Batzen soldier looking right, Switzerland, 1798 reverse image
40 Batzen soldier looking right coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  • Years of Minting:
    1798
  • Period:
    Federal Republic (1798-1803)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Basel, Switzerland, Solothurn, Switzerland
40 Batzen soldier looking right Reference Price

Reference Price

$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.

40 Batzen soldier looking right Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

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

Engraver:

Johann Franz Huber

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Old Swiss soldier standing, facing left, looking right, 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

40 Batzen soldier looking right Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

HELVET : BEPUBL : 1798

Reverse:

40 BATZEN ⸻ S

40 Batzen soldier looking right Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.868)

Size

40 Batzen soldier looking right sizes
  • Weight:29.49 g
  • Diameter:41 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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