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2½ Rappen
1809 year| Billon (.400 silver) | 1.1 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Vaud |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1809 |
| Value | 2½ Rappes (0.025) |
| Currency | Franc (1804-1845) |
| Composition | Billon (.400 silver) |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#18603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Value within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2½
RAPPES
Translation:
2½
RAPPEN
Comment
287,258 total were struck for all the years (KM # 14, 1809 and KM # 18, 1816). 32,428 pieces were withdrawn in 1851.Interesting fact
The 2½ Rappen 1809 coin from the Canton of Vaud is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was issued during the Helvetic Republic, which was a short-lived federal state that existed from 1798 to 1803. This period saw the introduction of a new currency, the franc, which replaced the various local currencies that had been in use throughout Switzerland. The 2½ Rappen coin was one of the denominations introduced during this time, and it was used throughout the Helvetic Republic and beyond, until the introduction of the Swiss franc in 1850. Despite its relatively low value, the coin is a fascinating piece of history that speaks to the complex and dynamic nature of currency and politics in 19th-century Switzerland.
