Luzern 1839 rappen KM-118

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Sincona sale 97, lot 3323

This specimen was lot 3323 in SINCONA Auction 97 (Zürich, May 2025), where it sold for 150 CHF (about US$218 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"SCHWEIZ Luzern, Stadt und Kanton, Rappen 1839, Luzern. Kranz aus Eichenzweigen, FDC. ANACS MS64 RB. (Switzerland, city and canton of Luzern, Mint State.)"

At this time, ten rappen = one batzen and 240 angster = ten batzen = one frank and four franken = one thaler. This type was struck in 1839 in several varieties; this one has a closed wreath on the reverse. None are rare.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specifications: 1.17-1.35 g, copper, 16 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 118, D.T. 71, HMZ 2-675e.

Sources:

  • Divo, Jean-Paul, and Edwin Tobler, Die Münzen der Schweiz, im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert, Zürich: Bank Leu & Co AG, 1969.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Richter, Jürg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart, Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.
  • [1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 97: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2025.

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