5 Rappen
| Emitent | Canton of Basel |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1826 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nominał | 5 Rappen (0.05) |
| Waluta | Frank (1805-1850) |
| Skład | Billon |
| Waga | 1.99 g |
| Średnica | 22 mm |
| Grubość | 0.8 mm |
| Kształt | Round |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientacja | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | KM#204, HMZ 2#112d |
| Opis awersu | Pointed shield within wreath. Value below. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu | CANTON BASEL 5.RAP |
| Opis rewersu | Wide Cross |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu | •1826• CONCORD CANTONE DER SCHWEIZ 5 RP |
| Krawędź | |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
1826 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1150317160 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
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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