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© Sincona AG
2 Francs Silver; pattern
1854 year| Silver | 9 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 CHF) |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#117953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with a ribbon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI
DE PRESSE
MONETᴿᴱ.
⸻
M . L . B .
Engraver: Marc Louis Bovy
Edge
Plain or reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Francs (Silver; pattern) 1854 from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for regular circulation. The coin's obverse features a portrait of a young woman representing the allegory of Switzerland, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and the inscription "HELVETIA". The reverse depicts the Swiss coat of arms, surrounded by the inscription "CONFŒDERATIO HELVETICA" and the denomination "2 FR.". This pattern coin was minted in 1854 as a trial design, but it was ultimately rejected in favor of a different design that has been used on Swiss francs ever since. As a result, the Pattern 2 Francs (Silver; pattern) 1854 is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
