SWITZERLAND. Bern, Kanton. 40 Batzen 1816-1819 (Silver, 41 mm, 29.26 g, 6 h), countermarked on a French Écu aux rameaux d'olivier 1726 A (Paris). LUD•XV•D•G•FR•ET NAV•REX• Draped bust of Louis XV to left; to right, countermark: Bernese coat of arms. Rev. •SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM 1726 Crowned coat of arms between two olive branches; to right, countermark: 40 / BZ. HMZ 2-231a. First year of issue of the French Écu aux rameaux d'olivier. Minor scratches, adjustment marks and deposits on the host coin, otherwise, host coin fine, countermark good very fine.