Rappen ND
| Silver | 0.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Zug |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1609-1624 |
| Value | 1 Rappen (1⁄600) |
| Currency | Thaler (1564-1624) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.25 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#373003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
The Rappen coin from Zug was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was introduced in 1609, just a few years after the Swiss Confederation was formed, and it was used as a standardized form of currency across the confederation. This was significant because it helped to simplify trade and commerce across the region, and it also represented a shift towards a more centralized and organized system of governance. The fact that the coin was made of silver also speaks to the importance of this precious metal in the economy of the time.
