1 Batzen

1 Batzen - obverse1 Batzen - reverse

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Features

Issuer Canton of Basel
Period Cantonal administration
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1805-1810
Value 1 Batzen (0.1)
Currency Frank (1805-1850)
Composition Billon
Weight 2.52 g
Diameter 23.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
24093
References KM# 196,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
HMZ 2# 111
Jürg Richter, Ruedi Kunzmann; 2006. Der neue HMZ-Katalog / Band. 2. Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins : 15./16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.

Obverse

Pointed arms of Basel with branches.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CANTON BASEL

Reverse

Value and date within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
BATZEN
1810

Edge

Smooth

Comments

There are some differences between the years.
For example, the coin dated 1806:

On the obverse, the coat of arms clearly differs from the picture used above,
on the reverse, the value is a roman numeral "I" in stead of a modern numeral "1" on the picture above.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1805  12% HMZ# 2-111b
1806  8% HMZ# 2-111d
1809  Photo 42% HMZ# 2-111e
1810  54% HMZ# 2-111f

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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Country: France
Languages: French
Numista Rarity index: 78 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 BatzenPicture 1 of a sold 1 Batzen
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232114
Lot 62574
Internet Archive
7 Apr 2021 1809 – HMZ# 2-111e UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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