1 Rappen ND
1650 year| Billon | 0.27 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schwyz |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1650 |
| Value | 1 Rappen (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Gulden (1621-1674) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.27 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#333765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uniface, incuse of obverse.
Comment
The Standard Catalog of World Coins and the Divo/Tobler catalog list this coin as a Rappen.The HMZ catalog and the Wienlandt catalog list list this coin as an Angster.
Interesting fact
The 1 Rappen coin from the City of Schwyz, made of Billon and weighing 0.27g, is interesting because it was issued during a time when the Swiss Confederation was still a relatively new entity, having been formed just over 100 years prior in 1521. The coin's design and production were likely influenced by the political and economic climate of the time, and it may have been used in everyday transactions by the people of Schwyz and surrounding areas. Despite its small denomination, the coin has a rich history and serves as a reminder of the early days of the Swiss Confederation.
