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1 Batzen – Fribourg

Standard circulation coins

Switzerland

Context

Year: 1840

Country: Switzerland

Issuer: Fribourg

Period:

Republic

Currency:

Frank

(1804—1846)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 18.3 mm

Weight: 2.37 g

Thickness: 1 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Brass

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #383733

Obverse

Description:

Fribourg Jesuit College encircled, with the radiant "IHS" monogram above. Legends within a grenetis circle. Two stars below.

Inscription:

DOMINUS SPES NOSTRA

IHS

1840

I

Translation:

The Lord is our hope

Jesus

1840

Jesus

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Maltese cross with a centered "V" encircled.

Inscription:

MONETA CONVICTUS FRIBURGENSIS

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1840	—	—

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