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1 Rappen
| Billon | 0.6 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1810-1818 |
| Value | 1 Rappen (0.01) |
| Currency | Frank (1805-1850) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#46935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
RAPPEN
1818
Interesting fact
The 1 Rappen coin from the Canton of Basel, made of Billon and weighing 0.6 grams, is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The early 19th century saw the country transitioning from a loose confederation of states to a more centralized federal state, and the introduction of a standardized currency was an important part of this process. The 1 Rappen coin was one of the first coins to be issued by the new Swiss federal government, and it played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce across the country.