Canton of Fribourg 5 Batzens, 1840
Fribourg Jesuit School
Information
Country
Canton of Fribourg
Canton of Fribourg
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Batzens
Year
1840
Ruler
Republic
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4.88
Diameter (mm)
25
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Batzens from Canton of Fribourg. Issued in 1840. Struck in Brass. Measures 25 mm and weighs 4.88 g.
- Obverse
- Fribourg Jesuit College in the centre surrounded by a circle and the monogram "IHS" radiating above the building. Legends within a circle of grenetis. Two stars below. (May God guide us. Jesus our Saviour.)
- Reverse
- Maltese cross in the centre with a V in the middle surrounded by a circle.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | — |
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