| Issuer | Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1798 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 40 Batzen (4.0) |
| Currency | Franc (1798-1803) |
| Composition | Silver (.868) |
| Weight | 29.49 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Johann Franz Huber |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | HMZ 2#1185, Divo/Tob19#3, Hofer#3, KM#A4, Dav EC III#1771 |
| Obverse description | Old Swiss soldier standing, facing left, looking right, wearing hat with feathers, holding flag on right shoulder, and sword at the left hip. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | HELVET : BEPUBL : 1798 (Translation: Helvetic Republic) |
| Reverse description | Wreath formed of two oak (Quercus robur) branches with acorns, tied with a ribbon below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 40 BATZEN ⸻ S |
| Edge | |
| Mint | BA Basel, Switzerland S Solothurn, Switzerland |
| Mintage | 1798 BA - HMZ 2# 1185e, KM# A4.1 - 1798 S - HMZ 2# 1185b, KM# A4.2 - 1798 S - HMZ 2# 1185c, KM# A4.2 - |
| Numisquare ID | 8797468300 |
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