½ Batzen / 5 Rappen 1813 front ½ Batzen / 5 Rappen 1813 back
½ Batzen / 5 Rappen 1813 photo
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½ Batzen / 5 Rappen

1813 year
Billon 2 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Canton of Lucerne
Period
Republic
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1813
Value
½ Batzen = 5 Rappen (0.05)
Currency
Frank (1798-1850)
Composition
Billon
Weight
2 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#35513
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Dual denomination within circular oak wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
BATZEN
5. Rap.

Interesting fact

The 1813 ½ Batzen / 5 Rappen coin from the Canton of Lucerne is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The country was transitioning from a medieval society to a modern, federal state, and the introduction of a new currency system was part of this process. The Billon coinage, which was made of a copper and silver alloy, was introduced to replace the earlier debased currency and to promote economic stability. This coin, in particular, has a unique design and is a rare example of a coin from this time period, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1813  152068 - - - - - -

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 1813 coin.