Canton of Bern 40 Batzens, 1816
counterstamped French écu of Louis XVI
Information
Country
Canton of Bern
Canton of Bern
Currency
Frank
(1798 – 1850)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
40 Batzens
Year
1816
Ruler
Republic
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled, counterstamped
Weight (g)
29.49
Diameter (mm)
21
Thickness (mm)
2.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
40 Batzens from Canton of Bern. Issued in 1816. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 21 mm and weighs 29.49 g.
- Obverse
- Counterstamp with the coat of arms of Bern on a square shield. Host coin showing bust of French king Louis XVI facing left.
- Reverse
- Crowned arms of France within branches, cow mintmark below. Bern value in counterstamp.
- Edge
- Reeded with inscription
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 | — | Host Date: 1775-1791 |
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