1 Rappen 1804 front 1 Rappen 1804 back
1 Rappen 1804 photo
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1 Rappen

1804 year
Copper 1.17 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Canton of Lucerne
Period
Republic
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1804
Value
1 Rappen (0.01)
Currency
Frank (1798-1850)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.17 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#96485
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value and date within ornate frame.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I
RAPEN
1804

Interesting fact

The 1 Rappen 1804 coin from the Canton of Lucerne is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Switzerland. In 1803, the Swiss Confederation was formed, and the cantons began to standardize their currencies. The 1 Rappen coin was one of the first standardized coins minted by the Canton of Lucerne, and it features a unique design that reflects the canton's history and culture.