Switzerland 1870-B rappen
This specimen was lot 4423 in Sincona Auction 101 (Zürich, October 2025), where it sold for 300 CHF (about US$452 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"SCHWEIZ Eidgenossenschaft, 1 Rappen 1870 B, Bern. Seltener Jahrgang. Prachtvolle Erhaltung. (confederation of Switzerland, one rappen of 1870, Bern mint. Rare date. NGC MS64 BN, Magnificent condition.)"
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: 500,000.
Specification: 1.5 g, bronze, 16 mm diameter, plain edge.
Catalog reference: KM 3.1, Divo 39, HMZ 2-1215l.
- 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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