40 Batzens counterstamped French écu of Louis XVI, Switzerland

Main information

Country:
Switzerland
Years of Minting:
1816
Period:
Republic
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Reeded with inscription
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled, counterstamped
Mint:
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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Crowned arms of France within branches, cow mintmark below. Bern value in counterstamp.

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Obverse

Description:

Counterstamp with the coat of arms of Bern on a square shield. Host coin showing bust of French king Louis XVI facing left.

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Edge

Description:

Reeded with inscription

Obverse:

LUD • XVI • D • G • FR • ET NAV • RE • BD •

Reverse:

SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM 1787 • 40 BZ•

Composition

Silver (.917)

Size

Weight:29.49 g
Diameter:21 mm
Thickness:2.5 mm
Edge:n/a

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40 Batzens counterstamped French écu of Louis XVI, Switzerland

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