2 Rappen Wreath, bronze, heavy type

€277,863.00
IssuerSwitzerland (1848-date)
Year1932-1941
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Rappen (0.02 CHF)
CurrencyFranc (1850-date)
CompositionBronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc)
Weight3.00 g
Dimensions20.0 mm
Thickness1.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1 February 1952
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1213, Divo/Tob19#323, KM#4.2a, Schön#16, Y#19
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Switzerland on ornate shield. Oak branch to the right. Laurel branch to the left. Hat with feather above.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHELVETIA 1850
(Translation: Switzerland.)
Reverse descriptionWreath with two laurel branches tied with a ribbon below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 B
EdgePlain.
MintB
Bern, Switzerland(1225-date)
Mintage1932 B - - 1 500 000
1933 B - - 1 000 000
1934 B - - 500 000
1936 B - - 500 000
1937 B - - 1 200 000
1938 B - - 1 369 000
1941 B - - 3 448 000
Catalog ID1163681230
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