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10 Rappen Coat of arms
| Billon (.100 silver) | 2.5 g | 19.15 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1876 |
| Value | 10 Rappen (0.10 CHF) |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Billon (.100 silver) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1886 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#172 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Wreath formed of two oak branches with acorns tied with a ribbon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
B
Designer: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Composition:
Three different alloys were used for this type:
1850-1851: 10% silver, 55% copper, 25% zinc, 10% nickel
1871-1873: 5% silver, 85% copper, 5% zinc, 5% nickel
1875-1876: 10% silver, 65% copper, 15% zinc, 10% nickel
According to Richter and Kunzmann, "Neuer HMZ-katalog", 2011, the alloys were different:
1850-1851: 15% silver, 50% copper, 25% zinc, 10% nickel
1871-1876: 15% silver, 75% copper, 5% zinc, 5% nickel
Mintmark varieties:
B mintmark variety:
Mint: Bern
Mintmark: B on reverse
