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© Sincona AG
Rappen
1756 (1701-1756) years| Billon | 0.5 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Zug |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1756 (1701-1756) |
| Value | 1 Rappen (1⁄300) |
| Currency | Thaler (1691-1798) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#118546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription and date between palm and laurel branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA
TVGIENS
IS
Comment
Actual years of mintage are unknown.Interesting fact
The Rappen 1756 coin from Zug is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was issued during the reign of Duke Karl von Lothringen, who was a key figure in the development of the Swiss Confederation. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency in the region, as trade and commerce were becoming increasingly important. The fact that it was made of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, suggests that it was intended for everyday use and circulation, rather than being a commemorative or collectible coin.
