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1/2 Batzen

Issuer Canton of the Grisons
Year 1812
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Diameter 20.5 mm
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Obverse description Central field displays the tripartite cantonal arms of Graubünden, comprising three conjoined oval shields within an ornate cartouche: the dexter shield bearing a black chamois on silver (Graubünden proper), the sinister shield displaying the seated figure of a saint (Chur), and the third bearing the Swiss cross. The cartouche is surmounted by a displayed eagle and decorated with foliate scrollwork at the base. The circumferential legend reads KANTON GRAUBÜNDEN, separated by a dot, running along the upper periphery within a beaded border.
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Reverse description Central field bears the denomination expressed as the fraction 1/2 above the two-line legend SCHWEIZ. / BATZEN, separated from the date 1812 below by a horizontal rule. The entire central inscription is encircled by a wreath of oak leaves tied at the base, with the wreath opening at the top framing the fraction. The design is contained within a toothed or milled border running the full circumference of the coin.
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