Aargau 1815 1/2 batzen

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Sincona sale 18, lot 3263

This specimen was lot 3263 in Sincona sale 18 (Zürich, May 2014), where it sold for CHF 375 (about US$494 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"Halbbatzen 1815. Fast FDC/FDC. (canton of Aargau, half batzen of 1815, choice uncirculated.)"

Ten batzen made a frank and four franken made a thaler. This type is listed for 1807-11 and 1815. This specimen realized double the catalog value.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: billon; this specimen is 1.88 g.

Catalog reference: D.T. 203e, HMZ 2-24e, KM 8.1.

Source:

  • Divo, Jean-Paul, and Edwin Tobler, Die Münzen der Schweiz, im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert, Zürich: Bank Leu & Co AG, 1969.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Richter, Jürg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart, Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.
  • [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals, & Banknotes: Auction 18, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2014.

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