5 Batzen

Features

Issuer Canton of Aargau
Period Cantonal administration
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1808-1815
Value 5 Batzen (0.5)
Currency Frank (1805-1850)
Composition Silver
Weight 4.4 g
Diameter 26.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
24351
References HMZ 2# 21,
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.
KM# 13
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.

Obverse

Arms within Palm and Laurel branches.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CANTON ARGAU

Reverse

Value and date within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
BATZEN
1808

Edge

Reeded

Comments

Variants:
• Variant 1808: on reverse, branches in wreath do not connect above value; one loop in ribbon inside wreath below value. In main image.
• Variant 1808: on reverse, branches in wreath do not connect above value; one loop in ribbon inside wreath below value. In main image.

©️ SINCONA AG
• Variant 1812: on reverse, branches in wreath intersect above value; two loops in ribbon below value:

©️ SINCONA AG

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1808  KM#13.1
1809  84 000 KM#13.1
1810  Photo 171 000 KM#13.1
1811  Photo 65 000 KM#13.2
1812  Photo 73 000 KM#13.3
1814  KM#13.3
1815  Photo KM#13.3

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 BatzenPicture 1 of a sold 5 Batzen
Sincona AG
Auction 68
Lot 5015
Internet Archive
21 Oct 2020 1810 – KM#13.1 XF USD 221.89
(CHF 200.00)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 BatzenPicture 1 of a sold 5 Batzen
Sincona AG
Auction 70
Lot 3010
Internet Archive
19 May 2021 1811 – KM#13.2 XF USD 133.13
(CHF 120.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 BatzenPicture 1 of a sold 5 Batzen
Sincona AG
Auction 68
Lot 5017
Internet Archive
21 Oct 2020 1811 – KM#13.2 XF
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 5 BatzenPicture 1 of a sold 5 Batzen
Sincona AG
Auction 68
Lot 5023
Internet Archive
21 Oct 2020 1812 – KM#13.3 XF
(about)
USD 3441.54
(CHF 3102.00)
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 BatzenPicture 1 of a sold 5 Batzen
Sincona AG
Auction 68
Lot 5024
Internet Archive
21 Oct 2020 1812 – KM#13.3 VF USD 859.83
(CHF 775.00)
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 BatzenPicture 1 of a sold 5 Batzen
Sincona AG
Auction 68
Lot 5027
Internet Archive
21 Oct 2020 1815 – KM#13.3 AU USD 543.63
(CHF 490.00)
(incl. buyer's premium)
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