Switzerland 1939-B rappen

Sincona sale 83, lot 5312

This specimen was lot 5312 in Sincona sale 83 (Zürich, May 2023), where it sold for 50 CHF (about US$67 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "SWITZERLAND, 1 Rappen 1939 B, Bern. Seltener Jahrgang (Rare date). NGC MS61 BN." This type was struck 1902-41 and superseded a one rappen that was slightly heavier (KM 3.1). Despite the paltry reported mintage, the 1939 is only scarce, not rare. Zinc rappen were minted during World War Two and when bronze rappen resumed in 1948, a modified design was introduced.

Recorded mintage: 10,000, a scarce date.

Specification: 1.5 g, bronze, 16 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 3.2, Divo 462, HMZ 2-1215qqq.

Source:

• 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, 1901-2000, 47th 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, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.

Link to:

• 1937 rappen
• 1939 20 rappen
• 1939 franc
• 1939-B 5 francs, B. of Laupen
• 1939 5 francs, Zürich expo
• 1939-B 5 francs, Luzern shooting festival
• 1939-B 100 francs, Luzern shooting festival
• 1940 franc
• 1941 2 rappen
• 1953 rappen
• Coins and currency dated 1939