Schwyz 1812 rappen

Sincona sale 64, lot 3520

This specimen was lot 3520 in Sincona sale 64 (Zürich, June 2020), where it sold for 180 CHF (about US$226 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"SWITZERLAND | Schwyz | misc, Rappen 1812, Aarau. Sehr selten in dieser Erhaltung. FDC. Schrötlingsriss. (canton of Schwyz, rappen of 1812, Aarau mint. Very rare in this condition, Uncirculated, Flan crack.)"

This type was struck 1811-12. Ten rappen made a batzen.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: copper, this specimen 1.31 g.

Catalog reference: KM 60, D.T. 87b, HMZ 2-811b.

Source:

• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 64: Swiss Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2020.
• 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.

Link to:

• Schwyz 1811 2/3 batzen
• 1811 4 batzen
• 1812 angster
• 1812 2 rappen
• 1812 2/3 batzen
• 1813 angster
• Schwyz 1815 rappen
• Coins and currency dated 1812