1 Batzen / 10 Rappen 1803 front 1 Batzen / 10 Rappen 1803 back
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1 Batzen / 10 Rappen

1803 year
Billon 2.6 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Canton of Lucerne
Period
Republic
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1803
Value
1 Batzen = 10 Rappen (0.10)
Currency
Frank (1798-1850)
Composition
Billon
Weight
2.6 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#76574
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value and date within laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
X
RAPPEN
1803

Interesting fact

The 1 Batzen / 10 Rappen 1803 coin from the Canton of Lucerne is interesting because it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Switzerland. In 1803, the Swiss Confederation was formed, and this coin was one of the first to be minted under the new government. Additionally, the use of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice during this time period, and this coin is a unique example of this material being used in coinage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1803  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Batzen / 10 Rappen 1803 coin.