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1 Rappen

 
Billon 0.66 g 14.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Switzerland › Helvetic Republic (1798-1803)
Period
Republic (1798-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1800-1802
Value
1 Rappen (0.01)
Currency
Franc (1798-1803)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.66 g
Diameter
14.5 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#23310
Rarity index
55%

Reverse

Wreath formed of two oak (Quercus robur) branches with acorns, tied with a ribbon at the bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
RAPPEN
1802

Engraver: Johann Franz Huber

Interesting fact

The 1 Rappen coin from the Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Switzerland. The Helvetic Republic was established in 1798 as a result of the French Revolution and the invasion of Switzerland by French troops. The new government aimed to create a more centralized and modern state, and the minting of the 1 Rappen coin was part of this effort. The coin was made of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, and weighed 0.66 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the 1 Rappen coin played an important role in the economy of the Helvetic Republic and remains a valuable collector's item today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1801  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rappen 1800-1802 coin.