1895 10 Rappen Libertas; copper-nickel - Switzerland
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1895 10 Rappen Libertas; copper-nickel - Switzerland
The following is from a specialist coin site:
Series: Libertas series
Obverse
Head of Libertas (Roman goddess of liberty) facing right, with braided hair tied with ribbon and wearing tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONFŒDERATIO HELVETICA
⸭ 1895 ⸭
LIBERTASTranslation: Swiss Confederation.
Designer: Karl Schwenzer
Reverse
Wreath formed of two oak branches with acorns tied with a ribbon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
BDesigner: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Plain
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1879-2025 |
| Value | 10 Rappen 0.10 CHF = GBP 0.09 |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel; non-magnetic) |
| Weight | 3.00 g |
| Diameter | 19.15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |

