| 发行方 | Canton of Basel |
|---|---|
| 年份 | 1826 |
| 类型 | Standard circulation coin |
| 面值 | 5 Rappen (0.05) |
| 货币 | Frank (1805-1850) |
| 材质 | Billon |
| 重量 | 1.99 g |
| 直径 | 22 mm |
| 厚度 | 0.8 mm |
| 形状 | Round |
| 制作工艺 | Milled |
| 方向 | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| 雕刻师 | |
| 流通至 | |
| 参考资料 | KM#204, HMZ 2#112d |
| 正面描述 | Pointed shield within wreath. Value below. |
|---|---|
| 正面文字 | Latin |
| 正面铭文 | CANTON BASEL 5.RAP |
| 背面描述 | Wide Cross |
| 背面文字 | Latin |
| 背面铭文 | •1826• CONCORD CANTONE DER SCHWEIZ 5 RP |
| 边缘 | |
| 铸币厂 | |
| 铸造量 |
1826 - - |
| Numisquare 编号 | 1150317160 |
| 附加信息 |
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