Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden ½ Batzen / 5 Rappen, 1808 – 1816

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Currency Frank (1808 – 1816)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Batzen = 5 Rappen
Year 1808 – 1816
Ruler Cantonal administration
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.97
Diameter (mm) 23.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Batzen = 5 Rappen from Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Issued from 1808 to 1816. Struck in Billon. Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 1.97 g.

Obverse
Rampant bear facing left within circle, date below.
Reverse
Dual values within branches.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1816  81K 73%
1809  60K 23%
1808  73K 23%

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