Canton of Bern 40 Batzens, 1816 – 1819
Counterstamped; Ecu Louis XVI with laurel
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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