Rappen "Schwanhälser" ND
| Silver | 0.24 g | - |
| Issuer | Counts of Habsburg-Laufenburg (Aargau) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1383-1408 |
| Value | 1 Rappen |
| Currency | Pfennig (12th-15th century) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#187298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
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Comment
Minted in Rheinau. Likely minted by Johann IV of Habsburg-Laufenburg (1383-1408). The swan's neck is a reference to the House of Rapperswil to which the count belonged.#69 in Hans-Ulrich Geiger - "Quervergleiche: zur Typologie spätmittelalterlicher Pfennige.", Schwegler, 1991.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Rappen "Schwanhälser" coin is that it features a unique design element - a swan's head and neck, which gives the coin its name "Schwanhälser" meaning "swan neck" in German. This design was a symbol of the Counts of Habsburg-Laufenburg, who ruled the region of Aargau in Switzerland during the 14th century. The coin's design was meant to signify the Counts' power and influence in the region.
