5 Rappen
| Emittente | Canton of Basel |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1826 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 5 Rappen (0.05) |
| Valuta | Frank (1805-1850) |
| Composizione | Billon |
| Peso | 1.99 g |
| Diametro | 22 mm |
| Spessore | 0.8 mm |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | Milled |
| Orientamento | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | KM#204, HMZ 2#112d |
| Descrizione del dritto | Pointed shield within wreath. Value below. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | CANTON BASEL 5.RAP |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Wide Cross |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | •1826• CONCORD CANTONE DER SCHWEIZ 5 RP |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
1826 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1150317160 |
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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