Rapen
| Copper | 1.68 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schwyz |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1777-1782 |
| Value | 1 Rappen (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Gulden (1776-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.68 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#89412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Value and date in cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
RAPPEN
1777
Interesting fact
The Rapen coin from the City of Schwyz, made of copper and weighing 1.68g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted during the late 18th century, a period of Enlightenment and Revolution, and it was used to facilitate trade and commerce in the region. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Rapen coin played an important role in the economy of the time and remains a fascinating piece of history for collectors and numismatists today.
