20 Francs (Conrad Ferdinand Meyer; trial) 1998 front 20 Francs (Conrad Ferdinand Meyer; trial) 1998 back
20 Francs (Conrad Ferdinand Meyer; trial) 1998 photo
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20 Francs Conrad Ferdinand Meyer; trial

1998 year
Silver 20.00 g 33.00 mm
Description
Issuer
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period
Federal State (1848-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1998
Value
20 Francs 20 CHF = USD 23
Currency
Franc (1850-date)
Composition
Silver
Weight
20.00 g
Diameter
33.00 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#199161
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Head of Swiss poet Conrad Ferdinand Meyer facing right, wearing glasses.

Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)

Lettering:
C . F .
MEYER
1825 - 1898
Conrad Ferdinand Meyer

Designer: Jean Lecoultre

Edge

Lettering: ★★ DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | ★★★★★★★★★★★

Interesting fact

The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Conrad Ferdinand Meyer, a Swiss poet and writer, who is considered one of the most important Swiss literary figures of the 19th century. The coin was issued as a trial strike in 1998, and it is made of silver, weighing 20 grams. It's a unique and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in Swiss literature and numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998 B 500 - - - - - -

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