Switzerland. 5 Rappen 1900 / MS66

SWITZERLAND. Bern. 5 Rappen. 1900.

- Value: 5 Rappen.
- Year: 1900.
- Inscriptions: Obverse: CONFŒDERATIO HELVETICA · 1900. Reverse: 5 surrounded by crown of grape leaves and grape clusters, with mint mark B.
- Grading: MS66 (PCGS).

Copper-nickel 5 Rappen coin minted in Bern in the early 20th century, representative of refined and stable Swiss monetary tradition. The obverse features the allegorical bust of Helvetia looking to the right, with a diadem inscribed LIBERTAS and a Neo-Renaissance-inspired classical treatment, accompanied by the Latin legend of the Swiss Confederation. The reverse shows the denomination within an elegant crown of grape leaves and grape clusters tied with a ribbon at the bottom, a design of great ornamental balance and excellent depth of engraving. The specimen preserves an outstanding state of preservation, with very fresh reliefs, bright fields and uniform silvery tones, showing only minimal contact marks in keeping with the high certification MS66. A piece especially attractive for its visual quality and for representing one of the most emblematic designs of modern Swiss numismatics.

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