Solothurn 1826 5 rappen

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Sincona sale 83, lot 4952

This specimen was lot 4952 in Sincona sale 83 (Zurich, May 2023), where it sold for 400 CHF (about US$535 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "SWITZERLAND Solothurn, Halbbatzen 1826, Solothurn. FDC. Prachtvolle Erhaltung (Uncirculated, Magnificent condition)." This was the only issue of this denomination. It accompanied a one, and five batzen. Five rappen made half a batzen or two kreuzer. Forty batzen made a thaler.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: billon, this specimen 1.79 g.

Catalog reference: KM 78, D.T. 132. HMZ 2-860a.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Richter, Juerg, 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 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2023.

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