Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) 40 Batzen, 1798

soldier looking right

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) Helvetic Republic (1798-1803)
Currency Franc (1798 – 1803)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 40 Batzen
Year 1798
Ruler Federal Republic (1798–1803)
Composition Silver (.868)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 29.49
Diameter (mm) 41
Demonetized Yes

Description

40 Batzen from Helvetic Republic (1798-1803). Issued in 1798. Struck in Silver (.868). Measures 41 mm and weighs 29.49 g.

Obverse
Old Swiss soldier standing, facing left, looking right, wearing hat with feathers, holding flag on right shoulder, and sword at the left hip. (Helvetic Republic)
Reverse
Wreath formed of two oak (Quercus robur) branches with acorns, tied with a ribbon below.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1798 BA — HMZ 2# 1185e, KM# A4.1
1798 S — HMZ 2# 1185b, KM# A4.2
1798 S — HMZ 2# 1185c, KM# A4.2

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