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© jim275 (CC0)
1 Rappen
1839 year| Copper | 1.18 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1839 |
| Value | 1 Rappen (0.01) |
| Currency | Frank (1798-1850) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.18 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.74 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#23091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Value and date within circle wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
RAPPEN
1839
Interesting fact
The 1 Rappen 1839 coin from the Canton of Lucerne is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Switzerland. In 1848, the Swiss Federal Constitution was adopted, establishing Switzerland as a federal state. This coin, minted just nine years before, represents a unique moment in Swiss history, when the country was still a collection of independent cantons. Additionally, the fact that it is made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, highlights the economic and political changes happening in Switzerland during this time.
