1 Rappen
1811 year| Copper | 1.06 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Schwyz |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | 1 Rappen (0.01) |
| Currency | Frank (1810-1846) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.06 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#149095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 RAPPEN
1811
Edge
Plain
Comment
Many varieties exist, some distinguished by design of shield on obverse or of the wreath on reverse.Interesting fact
The 1 Rappen 1811 coin from the Canton of Schwyz is interesting because it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Switzerland. The country was transitioning from a loose confederation of states to a more centralized federal state, and the introduction of a standardized currency was an important step in this process. The coin's design, featuring the Schwyz coat of arms and the denomination "1 Rappen," reflects the new federal system and the standardization of currency across the country. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, highlights the efforts of the Swiss government to make currency accessible to all citizens, regardless of their social status or wealth.
