Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Rappen ND
1773 year| Copper | 1.62 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1773 |
| Value | 1 Rappen = 1⁄400 Neuthaler |
| Currency | New Thaler (1773-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#325297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value above an ornamentation.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
RAPEN
Interesting fact
The Rappen ND (1773) coin from the City of Lucerne is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Switzerland. In the late 18th century, the country was undergoing a period of political and social upheaval, with the French Revolution having a significant impact on the region. Despite this, the coin still features the traditional design of a Rappen, which was a common denomination in Switzerland at the time. This coin is a unique piece of history that captures a moment in time when Switzerland was transitioning from a medieval society to a modern nation.
