1 Schilling / 3 Rappen 1806-1807 front 1 Schilling / 3 Rappen 1806-1807 back
1 Schilling / 3 Rappen 1806-1807 photo
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1 Schilling / 3 Rappen

 
Billon 1.2 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Canton of Glarus
Period
Cantonal administration
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1806-1807
Value
1 Schilling = 3 Rappen (1⁄40)
Currency
Frank (1806-1847)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.2 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#91348
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Dual values within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I
SCHIL
3
RAP:

Interesting fact

The 1 Schilling / 3 Rappen coin from the Canton of Glarus, made of Billon and weighing 1.2g, is interesting because it was minted 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 new currency system was part of this process. The Glarus coin is a tangible reminder of this significant period in Swiss history.