Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) 20 Batzen, 1798 – 1799

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 20 Batzen
Year 1798 – 1799
Ruler Federal Republic (1798–1803)
Composition Silver (.868)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 14.68
Diameter (mm) 33
Demonetized Yes

Description

20 Batzen from Helvetic Republic (1798-1803). Issued from 1798 to 1799. Struck in Silver (.868). Measures 33 mm and weighs 14.68 g.

Obverse
Full-length figure of old Swiss soldier, standing, looking right, wearing hat with feathers, holding flag on right shoulder and sword at the left hip. (Helvetic Republic)
Reverse
Wreath with two oak (Quercus robur) branches tied with ribbon at the bottom.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1799 S 20%
1798 S 100%

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