Swiss 2 Rappen
Switzerland
1850–1974
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$0.03
Based on Copper spot price ($6.07/oz) · 95.0% purity · 2.4g
Updated 6:41 PM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Switzerland |
| Years Minted | 1850–1974 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Depicts the denomination '2 RAPPEN' with the year below.
Reverse
Features the Swiss coat of arms, a shield with a cross.
History & Notable Facts
The Swiss 2 Rappen coin was introduced in 1850 as part of Switzerland's first federal coinage, unifying what had been a patchwork of cantonal currencies.
That initial bronze issue featured a simple design: a federal cross on one side and the denomination on the other. Over the years, from 1850 to 1974, the composition shifted slightly—early ones used a copper-zinc alloy, later ones added tin for durability. Variations in weight and diameter occurred, depending on the mint and year, though records for some early mintages are spotty due to archival losses.
Not every 2 Rappen is a rarity; most circulated freely and wore down quickly in daily use. As for myths, I've heard tales of hidden Swiss gold in these coins, but that's nonsense—they were always base metal.
One die variety from the 1870s looks like a smudged face, which always makes me wonder if the engraver nodded off mid-strike.
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