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5 Rappen (non-magnetic)
Country: Switzerland
Denomination: 5 Centimes / Rappen / Centesimi
(0.05 CHF)
Year: 1879-1980
Material: Copper-nickel
Weight: 2 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 17.15 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: switzerland
Description:
Obverse
The portrait in right profile of a feminine allegory of Liberty, with a crown bearing the word "LIBERTAS" (freedom), is surrounded with the inscription "CONFŒDERATIO HELVETICA" (Swiss Confederation). Toothed border
Reverse
Value numeral within a wreath made of Vitis (grapevines).
Toothed border
NOTE: The mintmark B is below the wreath ribbon at the bottom
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