| Emisor | Canton of Basel |
|---|---|
| Año | 1826 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | 5 Rappen (0.05) |
| Moneda | Frank (1805-1850) |
| Composición | Billon |
| Peso | 1.99 g |
| Diámetro | 22 mm |
| Grosor | 0.8 mm |
| Forma | Round |
| Técnica | Milled |
| Orientación | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | KM#204, HMZ 2#112d |
| Descripción del anverso | Pointed shield within wreath. Value below. |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del anverso | CANTON BASEL 5.RAP |
| Descripción del reverso | Wide Cross |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso | •1826• CONCORD CANTONE DER SCHWEIZ 5 RP |
| Canto | |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
1826 - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 1150317160 |
| Información adicional |
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