© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
1 Rappen
| Copper | 1.17 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1839-1846 |
| Value | 1 Rappen (0.01) |
| Currency | Frank (1798-1850) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.17 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#23092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
RAPPEN
1844
Comment
Some pieces are overstruck on various copper coins:© Sincona AG
Interesting fact
The 1 Rappen coin from the Canton of Lucerne, made of copper and weighing 1.17g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was introduced in 1839, just a few years after the country had adopted a new federal constitution and was in the process of transitioning from a loose confederation of states to a more centralized nation-state. The coin's design, featuring the Lucerne lion and the Swiss cross, symbolized the canton's connection to the larger Swiss nation. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in everyday transactions and was a symbol of the growing economic and political unity of Switzerland during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1843 | 320255 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 | 237515 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 | 339000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rappen 1839-1846 coin.
