Switzerland (1848-date) 5 Rappen, 1918
Libertas; brass
Information
Country
Switzerland (1848-date)
Switzerland (1848-date)
Currency
Franc
(1850 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Rappen
Year
1918
Ruler
Federal State
(1848–9999)
Composition
Brass (60% copper, 40% zinc)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2
Diameter (mm)
17.15
Demonetized
1 January 1924
Description
5 Rappen from Switzerland (1848-date). Issued in 1918. Struck in Brass (60% copper, 40% zinc). Measures 17.15 mm and weighs 2 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Libertas (Roman goddess of Liberty) facing right, with braided hair tied with ribbon, and wearing tiara. (Swiss Confederation.)
- Reverse
- Wreath formed of two branches of grapevine bearing three bunches of grapes each and bound with a ribbon below.
- Edge
- Plain.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 B | 6M | € 0,54 | € 7,80 | € 11,00 | € 14,00 | € 18,00 |
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