20 Batzen soldier looking left

Issuer Helvetic Republic (1798-1803)
Year 1798
Type Coin pattern
Value 20 Batzen (2.0)
Currency Franc (1798-1803)
Composition Silver (.833)
Weight 14.48 g
Diameter 33.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s) Johann Franz Huber
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1186a, Divo/Tob19#6a, Hofer#–, KM#A3, Richt Pr2#1-917
Obverse description Full-length figure of old Swiss soldier, standing, looking left, wearing hat with feathers, holding flag on right shoulder and sword at the left hip.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HELVET : REPUBL : 1798
(Translation: Helvetic Republic)
Reverse description Wreath with two oak (Quercus robur) branches tied with ribbon at the bottom.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 20 . BATZEN
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1798 - - 32
Numisquare ID 7032107070
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