2 Rappen
| Billon | 1.21 g | 18.25 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1810-1818 |
| Value | 2 Rappen (0.02) |
| Currency | Frank (1805-1850) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.21 g |
| Diameter | 18.25 mm |
| Thickness | 0.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#33771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
RAPPEN
1810
Interesting fact
The 2 Rappen coin from the Canton of Basel, made of Billon and weighing 1.21g, 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 2 Rappen coin was one of the first coins to be minted under this new system, and it played an important role in the everyday transactions of the people of Basel and the surrounding region. Despite its small denomination, the coin is a valuable piece of history and a reminder of the economic and political developments that shaped Switzerland during this time.
