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1895 10 Rappen Libertas; copper-nickel - Switzerland

1895 10 Rappen Libertas; copper-nickel - Switzerland

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1895 10 Rappen Libertas; copper-nickel - Switzerland

 

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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 ⸭
LIBERTAS

Translation: Swiss Confederation.

Designer: Karl Schwenzer

Reverse

Wreath formed of two oak branches with acorns tied with a ribbon below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
B

Designer: Carl Friedrich Voigt

Edge

Plain

IssuerSwitzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) 
PeriodFederal State (1848-date)
TypeStandard circulation coins
Years1879-2025
Value10 Rappen
0.10 CHF = GBP 0.09
CurrencyFranc (1850-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel; non-magnetic)
Weight3.00 g
Diameter19.15 mm
Thickness1.45 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Quantity
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