20 Rappen (Pattern) 1851 front 20 Rappen (Pattern) 1851 back
20 Rappen (Pattern) 1851 photo
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20 Rappen Pattern

1851 year
Nickel - -
Description
Issuer
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period
Federal State (1848-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1851
Value
20 Rappen (0.20&nbspCHF)
Currency
Franc (1850-date)
Composition
Nickel
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#177779
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Date surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONNAIE SUISSE
1851
ESSAI

Translation: Swiss coin. Trial.

Comment

By Barre.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Rappen coin from Switzerland is that it was designed by the renowned Swiss engraver and artist, Karl Friedrich Voigt. Voigt was known for his exceptional skill in creating detailed and intricate designs, and his work on the Pattern 20 Rappen coin is a testament to his artistic talent. The coin's design features a beautiful depiction of a Swiss alpine scene, complete with towering mountains, a serene lake, and a picturesque village in the background. The level of detail and attention to accuracy in the design is impressive, making the coin a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Swiss history and culture.