Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) 40 Batzen, 1798

soldier looking left

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) Helvetic Republic (1798-1803)
Currency Franc (1798 – 1803)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 40 Batzen
Year 1798
Ruler Federal Republic (1798–1803)
Composition Silver (.901)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 29.32
Diameter (mm) 38.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

40 Batzen from Helvetic Republic (1798-1803). Issued in 1798. Struck in Silver (.901). Measures 38.7 mm and weighs 29.32 g.

Obverse
Full length figure of old Swiss soldier looking left, wearing hat with feathers, holding flag on right shoulder, and sword at the left hip. (Helvetic Republic)
Reverse
Wreath formed of two oak (Quercus robur) branches with acorns, tied with a ribbon at the bottom.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1798 BA HMZ 2-1185d
1798 S HMZ 2-1185a

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