SWITZERLAND. Helvetische Republik. 1798-1803. 40 Batzen (Neutaler) 1798 BA (Silver, 39 mm, 29.52 g, 6 h), Basel. HELVET - REPUBL: / 1798 Soldier standing slightly left, facing slightly right, holding banner over his right shoulder and resting his right hand on hip. Rev. 40 / BATZEN / BA in three lines within wreath. Divo/Tobler -, cf. 3b (Soldier facing slightly to the right, small letters in the obverse legend and the end of the flagpole pointing to E). HMZ -, cf. 2-1185e (Soldier facing slightly to the right, small letters in the obverse legend and the end of the flagpole pointing to E). Very rare and beautifully toned. Light scratches and minor adjustment marks, otherwise, very fine.