Canton of Bern 40 Batzens, 1816 – 1819

Counterstamped; Ecu Louis XVI with laurel

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Canton of Bern Canton of Bern
Currency Frank (1798 – 1850)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 40 Batzens
Year 1816 – 1819
Ruler Republic
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Technique Milled, counterstamped
Weight (g) 29
Diameter (mm) 39
Demonetized Yes

Description

40 Batzens from Canton of Bern. Issued from 1816 to 1819. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 39 mm and weighs 29 g.

Obverse
Uniformed bust left, Bern arms counterstamp Note: Counterstamped on France Louis XVI Écu, KM#564.
Reverse
Crowned arms of France within branches, denomination counterstamp
Edge
Knurling with a three-leaf pattern.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1816-1819)  Host Date 1774-1792

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