Swiss Cantons (Helvetian Republic) - 1799

½ Batzen
Obverse - Helvetian Republic - 1/2 Batzen - 1799 Reverse - Helvetian Republic - 1/2 Batzen - 1799
Obverse - A wreath.
Legend, Above a line, HELVET REPUBL Below the line, 5
Reverse - Within an unusual wreath the legend, ½ BATZEN 1799
Size, 21 mm.
 
This coin is made of an alloy known as billon, which is made up of 67% silver. There are two types of ½ batzen (5 rappen) pieces minted in 1799, this is a type 1 piece. The total mintage is unknown.