Nice 1830 Billon Coin From Switzerland Swiss One Batzen Canton Vaud XF+
Description: A nice looking extremely fine coin from Switzerland. This is the 1830 one batzen or ten rappens billon coin issued by the Canton of Vaud. The obverse of the coin shows the canton of Vaud Shield which is white and green and has the words "Liberte et Patrie" on top within springs and having the legend "Canton De Vaud 1830" surrounding the shield and the denomination below it. The reverse shows a wide cross within a fancy and highly decorated quatre-lobe design. There is the legend "LES CANTONS CONCORDANTS DE LA SUISS" surrounding the design and the letter "C" in the center of the cross. The coin is listed as KM 20 in Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins and should weigh about ~2.3 gm and is ~25 mm in diameter. The piece is lightly toned with good eye appeal. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1830.
Mint: Switzerland.
Size and weight: This is a one batzen, weigh ~2.3 grams and is ~25 mm in diameter.
References: This is KM 20.
Condition: I would grade the coin as extremely fine. It is lightly toned with good eye appeal. It shows signs of wear commensurate with its age and circulated state. It has a few minor scratches and bag marks. The coin is in great original circulated condition making it a worthy addition to any collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
