1793?, Swiss Cantons, Solothurn. Billon 4 Kreuzer (Batzen) Coin. VF-
Mint year: 1793? Canton: Solothurn Reference: KM-32. Region: Switzerland Denomination: 4 Kreuzer (Batzen) Condition: Weakly visibly date due to scratches or adjustment marks, otherwise VF. Material: Billon (bronze & silver alloy, here a late date with almost no silver present!) Diameter: 24mm Weight: 2.68gm
Obverse: Halved shield with arms of Solothurn, splitting initials (S-O). Value (CR4) below. Legend: MONETA REIP SOLODORENSIS Exergue: CR 4
Reverse: Floreated cross with designs in fields. Date below. Legend: CUNCTA – PER – DEUM – 1793 -
The city of Solothurn is the capital of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. The city also comprises the only municipality of the district of the same name.