City of Solothurn ½ Batzen, 1623 – 1624

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Solothurn City of Solothurn
Currency Thaler (1622 – 1642)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Batzen
Year 1623 – 1624
Ruler Avoyer and Council of the City and Republic (1760–1798)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Weight (g) 1.74
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Batzen from City of Solothurn. Issued from 1623 to 1624. Struck in Billon. Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.74 g.

Obverse
Eagle looking left above curved and arched arms. (Money of Solothurn)
Reverse
Bust of saint facing right. Date in legend. (Saint Ursus, Martyr)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1624  — 25%
1623  — 88%

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