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1 Franc Helvetia seated; 90% silver
| Silver (.900) (10% copper) | 5 g | 23.2 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1857 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 CHF) |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (10% copper) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with a ribbon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 Fr.
1850
A
Designer: Friedrich Fisch
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Varieties:Variety 1850-1851 (HMZ 2# 1203a, 1203b)
Mint: Paris
Mintmark: A
Mint master: Charles-Louis Dierick (1845-1860)
Mint master's mark: hand on obverse at lower left
Chief engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre (1843-1855)
Engraver's mark: greyhound head on obverse at lower right
Engraver: Antoine Bovy
Obverse lettering: HELVETIA / A . BOVY
Reverse lettering: thin "1"
