Solothurn 1791 10 batzen

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Sincona sale 35, lot 5335

This specimen was lot 5335 in Sincona sale 35 (Zürich, October 2016), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,

"Solothurn, 10 Batzen 1791. Sehr schön-vorzüglich. Hübsche Patina. (canton of Solothurn, ten batzen of 1791. Very fine-extremely fine, Attractive patina.)"

This type was issued 1787-88, 1791 and 1794 and is fairly expensive. The reverse motto, "CUNCTA PER DEUM", translates as, "United by God." The monetary system was 4 pfennig = one kreuzer, 4 kreuzer = one batzen, 10 batzen = one franken.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 7.59 g.

Catalog reference: D.T. 682c, HMZ 2-845k, KM 51.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • 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]Jürg Richter, Schweizer Münzen und Medaillen vom Mittelalter bis in die Neuzeit, Auktion 35, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2016.

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