Swiss 1 Rappen Bronze
Switzerland
1850–1874
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Market Price Range
Based on 20 eBay listings · Prices vary by grade and condition
Estimated Melt Value
$0.02
Based on Copper spot price ($6.06/oz) · 95.0% purity · 1.8g
Updated 8:51 AM
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Specifications
| Country | Switzerland |
| Years Minted | 1850–1874 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Features a Swiss cross within a wreath, with the date below.
Reverse
Displays the denomination '1' above 'RAPPEN' and the Swiss coat of arms.
History & Notable Facts
The Swiss 1 Rappen bronze coin was the first federal issue to feature the Swiss cross, unifying the nation's currency after centuries of cantonal chaos.
That design element, simple yet enduring, appeared on coins struck from 1850 to 1874 at the Bern mint. They were made of bronze, a practical choice for a low-denomination piece meant for daily use. Weights varied slightly, typically around 1.6 grams, depending on the year.
Production numbers? They're murky. Records from that era aren't always reliable, with some lost to bureaucratic oversights. Still, these coins circulated widely, from village markets to urban shops.
I once mistook one for a button in a dealer's tray. It happens.
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