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5 Rappen Libertas; aluminium-bronze
| Aluminium bronze (92% copper, 6% aluminium, 2% nickel) | 1.80 g | 17.15 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1981-2024 |
| Value | 5 Rappen 0.05 CHF = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (92% copper, 6% aluminium, 2% nickel) |
| Weight | 1.80 g |
| Diameter | 17.15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Wreath formed of two branches of grape vine bearing three bunches of grapes each and bound with a ribbon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
B
Designer: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Plain
Comment
Different groups of dies are known.
Obverse
Die 1 from model 1879 - large central dots in decorations, thin script to LIBERTAS.
Die 2 - small central dots in decorations, thick script to LIBERTAS.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
