Luzern 1816 5 batzen
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This specimen was lot 3448 in Sincona sale 70 (Zürich, May 2021), where it sold for 120 CHF (about US$159 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"SWITZERLAND | Lucerne | Stadt und Kanton. 5 Batzen 1816, Luzern. Schnurrand. Vorzüglich. (Switzerland, canton of Lucerne, five batzen of 1816, Luzern mint. Tiny edge clip, Extremely fine.)"
This two year type is noted as somewhat scarce. Coinage ceased altogether in 1846 with an issue of five rappen. Five batzen = half frank = one-eighth thaler.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen 4.41 g.
Catalog reference: KM 112, Wielandt (Luzern) 222. D.T. 59b, HMZ 2-671f.
- [1]Jürg Richter, Auction 70, Swiss Coins and Medals and Rarities in Gold, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2021.
- 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.
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