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5 Rappen
1806 year| Billon | 2.05 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Fribourg |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1806 |
| Value | 5 Rappen (0.05) |
| Currency | Frank (1804-1846) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.05 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#61447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value within octagon
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5.
RAP.
Interesting fact
The 5 Rappen 1806 coin from the Canton of Fribourg is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The country was transitioning from a medieval society to a modern, federal state, and the introduction of a standardized currency was an important part of this process. The 5 Rappen coin was a significant denomination at the time, and its production in Fribourg reflects the canton's importance as a commercial and economic center in the early 19th century. Additionally, the fact that it was made of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, highlights the resourcefulness and innovation of the Swiss minting process during this period.
