4 Kreuzer Switzerland Billon

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.