| Emittent | Canton of Basel |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1826 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | 5 Rappen (0.05) |
| Währung | Frank (1805-1850) |
| Material | Billon |
| Gewicht | 1.99 g |
| Durchmesser | 22 mm |
| Dicke | 0.8 mm |
| Form | Round |
| Prägetechnik | Milled |
| Ausrichtung | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | KM#204, HMZ 2#112d |
| Aversbeschreibung | Pointed shield within wreath. Value below. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende | CANTON BASEL 5.RAP |
| Reversbeschreibung | Wide Cross |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende | •1826• CONCORD CANTONE DER SCHWEIZ 5 RP |
| Rand | |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
1826 - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1150317160 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
Historical Context: The 1826 5 Rappen was issued by the Canton of Basel during Switzerland's Restoration. Post-Napoleonic, cantons regained significant sovereignty, including minting rights, reflecting Basel's prominence as an urban and financial center in the re-established Swiss Confederacy. This coinage predates the 1833 cantonal division, signifying unified authority amidst urban-rural tensions. Billon facilitated daily commerce in Basel's robust economy, showcasing independent cantonal monetary policy before federalization.
Artistry: The 1826 Basel 5 Rappen exemplifies the functional, heraldic aesthetic of early 19th-century Swiss cantonal coinage. The obverse features the Baselstab, the canton's traditional crozier emblem, rendered with clear lines. The reverse displays "5 RAPPEN" and "1826" within a simple wreath, reflecting neoclassical influences