½ Batzen / 5 Rappen 1808-1816 front ½ Batzen / 5 Rappen 1808-1816 back
½ Batzen / 5 Rappen 1808-1816 photo
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½ Batzen / 5 Rappen

 
Billon 1.97 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Period
Cantonal administration
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1808-1816
Value
½ Batzen = 5 Rappen (0.05)
Currency
Frank (1808-1816)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.97 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#24215
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Dual values within branches.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IEDEM DAS SEINIGE
½
BATZEN
5

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The ½ Batzen / 5 Rappen coin from the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was introduced in 1808, just a few years after the country had adopted a new federal constitution and was in the process of transforming from a loose confederation of states to a more centralized nation-state. Despite the challenges of this period, the coin remained in circulation for over eight years, indicating its importance in the everyday lives of the people of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1808  73000 - - - - - -
1809  60000 - - - - - -
1816  81000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Batzen / 5 Rappen 1808-1816 coin.