SWITZERLAND. Helvetische Republik. 1798-1803. 40 Batzen (Neutaler) 1798 BA (Silver, 39 mm, 29.37 g, 6 h), variety with soldier facing slightly to the right, small letters in the obverse legend and the end of the flagpole pointing to E. 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. HMZ 2-1185e var. (slightly differing obverse). An extremely rare variety. Beautifully toned. Minor marks and scratches, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.