5 Batzen, Switzerland

5 Batzen, Switzerland, 1799-1802 obverse image5 Batzen, Switzerland, 1799-1802 reverse image
5 Batzen coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  • Years of Minting:
    1799-1802
  • Period:
    Federal Republic (1798-1803)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded slantingly.
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Bern, Switzerland (1225-date), Solothurn, Switzerland
5 Batzen Reference Price

Reference Price

$28.54-$156.98

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

5 Batzen Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Wreath with 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 facing left, wearing hat with feathers, holding flag in right hand and sword in left hand. Two oak (Quercus robur) branches with acorns tied with a ribbon above.

Engraver:

Johann Franz Huber

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded slantingly.

5 Batzen Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

HELVETISCHE REPUBLIK 1799

Reverse:

5 BATZEN ⸻ B

5 Batzen Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.868)

Size

5 Batzen sizes
  • Weight:4.6 g
  • Diameter:24 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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