Switzerland (1848-date) 20 Rappen, 1875
Helvetia; billon; pattern
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
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.3
Description
20 Rappen from Switzerland (1848-date). Issued in 1875. Struck in Billon. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.3 g.
- Obverse
- Helvetia (allegory of Switzerland) seated on a rock, facing left, holding sword in right hand and resting left hand on shield with coat of arms on Switzerland. Oak stump with offshoot to the right. Mountains in the background. 22 stars around, symbolising the number of Swiss cantons at the time.
- Reverse
- Wreath formed of two flowering alpenrose springs tied with a ribbon below.
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1875) B | — |
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