© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
2 Plapparte
1622 year| Billon | 1.40 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Laufenburg (Aargau) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 2 Plappart (⅓) |
| Currency | Groschen (1505-1623) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.40 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#196648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nimbate John the Baptist standing facing with a long dress, holding a lamb with a cross in his left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: . S . IOANNES * Z * BAPTIST.
Comment
The coin in the main image:◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6004. Sold for 3,200 CHF.
Interesting fact
The 2 Plapparte coin from the City of Laufenburg (Aargau) made of Billon and weighing 1.40g is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It was minted in 1622, during a time when the city was part of the Swiss Confederation, and features an intricate design that showcases the city's coat of arms and other symbols of the era. Despite its age, the coin remains in relatively good condition, making it a sought-after piece among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
