| Эмитент | Canton of Basel |
|---|---|
| Год | 1826 |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | 5 Rappen (0.05) |
| Валюта | Frank (1805-1850) |
| Состав | Billon |
| Вес | 1.99 g |
| Диаметр | 22 mm |
| Толщина | 0.8 mm |
| Форма | Round |
| Техника | Milled |
| Ориентация | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | KM#204, HMZ 2#112d |
| Описание аверса | Pointed shield within wreath. Value below. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Latin |
| Надписи аверса | CANTON BASEL 5.RAP |
| Описание реверса | Wide Cross |
| Письменность реверса | Latin |
| Надписи реверса | •1826• CONCORD CANTONE DER SCHWEIZ 5 RP |
| Гурт | |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
1826 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1150317160 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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