1 Rappen ND
1695 year| Billon | 0.25 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schwyz |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1695 |
| Value | 1 Rappen (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Gulden (1621-1674) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.25 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#333767 |
|---|---|
| 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 0.25g, is interesting because it was issued during a time when the Swiss Confederation was still a relatively new entity, having been formed in 1291. 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 living in the region. Additionally, the fact that it has survived to this day and is still collectible speaks to the enduring legacy of the Swiss Confederation and the importance of its currency throughout history.
