5 Rappen
1826 year| Billon | 1.8 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1826 |
| Value | 5 Rappen = ½ Batzen (0.05) |
| Currency | Frank (1798-1850) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#37603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Cross within quadrilobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIE CONCORDIER•CANTONE DER SCHWEIZ
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Comment
Similar to KM#192 (cross within beaded circle).Interesting fact
The 5 Rappen 1826 coin from the Canton of Bern is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was issued just a few years after the Swiss Federal Constitution was adopted, which established the Swiss Confederation and introduced a new monetary system. The 5 Rappen coin was one of the first coins to be minted under this new system, and it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and historical significance of the Canton of Bern. Additionally, the fact that it is made of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, adds to its rarity and value among collectors.
