2 Rappen Switzerland Copper

1816/1843, Switzerland. Schwyz (Canton). Copper 2 Rappen Coin. XF+

Mint Year: 1843 Reference: KM-625. Denomination: 2 Rappen Condition: Minor edge hit at 9 o’clock, a scratch in reverse, otherwise XF+ Material: Copper Diameter: 18mm Weight: 1.15gm

Obverse: Oval coat-of-arms of the Canton of Schwyz within wreath.

Reverse: Value (2) above denomination (RAPPEN) and date (1843). All within wreath.

The town of Schwyz (Italian: Svitto) is the capital of the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. The Federal Charter of 1291 or Bundesbrief, the charter that eventually led to the foundation of Switzerland, can be seen at the Bundesbriefmuseum.