Thurgau Batzen
Switzerland
1798–1848
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Market Price Range
Based on 2 eBay listings · Prices vary by grade and condition
Estimated Melt Value
$0.06
Based on Copper spot price ($6.07/oz) · 95.0% purity · 5g
Updated 5:38 AM
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Specifications
| Country | Switzerland |
| Years Minted | 1798–1848 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Features the coat of arms of Thurgau.
Reverse
Displays the denomination and date.
History & Notable Facts
The most intriguing thing about the Thurgau Batzen is how it bridged Swiss cantonal autonomy and emerging national unity, with its copper blanks sometimes sourced from recycled foreign coins to stretch limited resources during turbulent times.
These coins, minted in Thurgau from 1798 to 1848, featured simple designs like a lion or cross, reflecting the canton's arms. They served as everyday currency for small transactions, from market stalls to tavern tabs. Variations in weight and strike quality arose from local minting practices, which varied by year.
Exact mintage figures are murky; records from that era often went up in smoke, literally, due to fires in Swiss archives. Still, handling one feels like touching a piece of overlooked history.
Plenty of myths claim these coins warded off evil, but that's just folklore peddled by enthusiasts. I've seen enough to know they're sturdy little survivors, not magical talismans.
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