Constitution
Louis XVI – Ecu 6 Livres François – 1793 A Paris – Countermark – 40 Batzen
650€
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Constitution
EF
Louis XVI – Ecu 6 Livres François – 1793 A Paris – Countermark – 40 Batzen
650€
Description:
A very nice coin with bright original luster. 40 Batzen Countermark (1816-19). French Ecu of 1793 A counterstamped with the arms of Bern on the obverse and 40 BZ on the reverse
Period
Constitution
Type
Ecu 6 livres
Year
1793
Mint name
Paris
Diameter
38,4 mm
Weight
29,2 g
Metal
Silver
Rarity
rare
-
Comments :
Following the wide circulation of the 6 livres écu over a long period of time, the cantons of Bern and Vaud decided to introduce 40 Batzen countermarks between 1816 and 1819, of the same value as the local Swiss currency. The “leafy” edge type has been reworked, which is typical of countermarked coins.
