Switzerland (1848-date) 20 Rappen, 1850 – 1859

Coat of arms

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Switzerland (1848-date) Switzerland (1848-date)
Currency Franc (1850 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 20 Rappen
Year 1850 – 1859
Ruler Federal State (1848–9999)
Composition Billon (.150 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.25
Diameter (mm) 21.05
Thickness (mm) 1.05
Demonetized 30 June 1886

Description

20 Rappen from Switzerland (1848-date). Issued from 1850 to 1859. Struck in Billon (.150 silver). Measures 21.05 mm and weighs 3.25 g.

Obverse
Coat of arms of Switzerland on ornate shield. Alpine rose springs behind.
Reverse
Wreath formed of two alpine rose springs with flowers tied with a ribbon below.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf Comment Frequency
1859 B 2.8M — € 5,40 € 7,00 € 9,80 € 9,80 29%
1858 B 1.5M — — € 7,90 € 31,00 € 31,00 15%
1851 BB Bee — — € 54,00 — — — 8%
1850 BB Bee 11.6M € 2,10 € 2,20 € 6,90 € 7,60 — 76%

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