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Rappen ND
1633 year| Billon | 0.45 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1633 |
| Value | 1 Rappen (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1651) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#57834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Inscription within Palm and laurel branches
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA
TIGURI
NA
Comment
This coin is identified as being minted during the 17th century in the Krause catalog. In both the HMZ catalog by Richter and "Die Münzen der Schweiz" by Divo/Tobler it is listed in the 18th century.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Rappen ND (1633) coin from the City of Zurich is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice during that time period, as it was more cost-effective than using pure silver or gold. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the coin still held significant value and was widely used in trade and commerce.
