Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) 5 Batzen, 1799 – 1802

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) Helvetic Republic (1798-1803)
Currency Franc (1798 – 1803)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Batzen
Year 1799 – 1802
Ruler Federal Republic (1798–1803)
Composition Silver (.868)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.6
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Batzen from Helvetic Republic (1798-1803). Issued from 1799 to 1802. Struck in Silver (.868). Measures 24 mm and weighs 4.6 g.

Obverse
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. (Helvetic Republic)
Reverse
Wreath with oak (Quercus robur) branches with acorns, tied with a ribbon at the bottom.
Edge
Reeded slantingly.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage au Comment Frequency
1802 B — — 7%
1800 B — € 200,00 47%
1799 B — — 53%
1799 S — — 27%

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