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1 Franc Helvetia seated; 80% silver
| Silver (.800) (20% copper) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1860-1861 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 CHF) |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (20% copper) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1877 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#19980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with a ribbon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 Fr.
1860
B
Engraver: Ferdinand Korn
Designer: Friedrich Fisch
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1860-1861 Swiss 1 Franc coin is that it features a depiction of Helvetia, the national personification of Switzerland, seated on a rock, surrounded by the Swiss Alps. This design was chosen to represent the country's unity and independence, and it has remained a popular symbol of Swiss identity to this day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 B | 515000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 B | 3002000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (Helvetia seated; 80% silver) 1860-1861 coin.
