Switzerland (1848-date) 20 Rappen, 1875
Coat of arms; billon; trial
Information
Country
Switzerland (1848-date)
Switzerland (1848-date)
Currency
Franc
(1850 – 9999)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
20 Rappen
Year
1875
Ruler
Federal State
(1848–9999)
Composition
Billon (.150 silver) (15% silver, 65% copper, 10% nickel, 10% zinc)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.25
Diameter (mm)
21.05
Description
20 Rappen from Switzerland (1848-date). Issued in 1875. Struck in Billon (.150 silver) (15% silver, 65% copper, 10% nickel, 10% zinc). 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 | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 B | — |
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