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½ Franc Helvetia seated
| Silver (.900) (10% copper) | 2.5 g | 18.2 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1851 |
| Value | ½ Franc (½ CHF) |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (10% copper) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
The face value is surrounded by a branch of oak and another of gentian tied at the bottom by a ribbon
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1/2 Fr. 1850
Engraver: Antoine Bovy
Designer: Friedrich Fisch
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Franc (Helvetia seated) coin from Switzerland is that it was designed by the Swiss engraver and medalist, Karl Friedrich Voigt. Voigt was a prominent artist of his time and his designs were used on various coins and medals throughout Europe. The Helvetia seated design on the ½ Franc coin features a seated allegorical figure of Helvetia, the national personification of Switzerland, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and the Swiss Alps in the background. This design was used on several Swiss coins during the 19th century and has become a recognizable symbol of Swiss currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 A | 4500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 A | 2250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Franc (Helvetia seated) 1850-1851 coin.
