Switzerland 1866-B rappen
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This specimen was lot 4422 in Sincona Auction 101 (Zürich, October 2025), where it sold for 325 CHF (about US$490 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"SCHWEIZ Eidgenossenschaft, 1 Rappen 1866 B, Bern. FDC, Mint State."
This type was introduced in 1850 and struck without change until 1900. A similar subtype (KM 3.2) was struck 1902-41. The SCWC states the later variety has a slimmer cross and value but Numista states this change was implemented earlier, about 1891.
Recorded mintage: 1,000,000.
Specification: 1.5 g, bronze, 16 mm diameter, plain edge, this specimen 1.53 g.
Catalog reference: KM 3.1, Divo 36, HMZ 2-1215j.
- 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 101: World Coins, Medals and Banknotes, Swiss Confederate Coins, Medals and Banknotes, Shooting Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2025.
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