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20 Francs Jeremias Gotthelf
1997 year| Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) | 20.00 g | 32.80 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 20 Francs 20 CHF = USD 23 |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) |
| Weight | 20.00 g |
| Diameter | 32.80 mm |
| Thickness | 2.80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#25829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Jeremias Gotthelf is the pseudonym (from his first novel The Peasant's Mirror or the Life of Jeremias Gotthelf) of the Bernese writer Albert Bitzius.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1797-1854
JEREMIAS GOTTHELF
BvRi
Designer: Samuel Buri
Edge
Embossed lettering.
Lettering: ★★ DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | ★★★★★★★★★★★
Translation: The Lord will provide.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1997 20 Francs (Jeremias Gotthelf) coin from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that was created by the artist, Jörg Zimmermann. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Jeremias Gotthelf, a Swiss author and pastor, while the reverse side depicts a scene from one of his most famous works, "The Black Spider." The coin's design is notable for its intricate details and symbolism, which reflect the cultural and historical significance of Gotthelf's work in Switzerland.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 B | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Jeremias Gotthelf) 1997 coin.
