| Issuer | Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) |
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| Year | 1972 |
| Type | Fantasy coin |
| Value | 40 Batzen |
| Currency | Franc (1798-1803) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 29.99 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Johann Franz Huber |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | HMZ 2#Cf. 1185 , Divo/Tob19#Cf. 3 , Hofer#Cf. 3 , KM#Cf. III#Cf. 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 with fineness, type and serial number below. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | HELVET : BEPUBL : 1798 MEDAILLE 900 SP 00343 (Translation: Helvetic Republic Medal) |
| Reverse description | Wreath formed of two oak (Quercus robur) branches with acorns, tied with a ribbon below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 40 BATZEN ⸻ BA 1972 |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1972 - `1791` - |
| Numisquare ID | 2858271220 |
| Comments |