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5 Francs Battle of Sempach

1986 year
Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) 13.20 g 31.45 mm
Description
Issuer
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period
Federal State (1848-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1986
Value
5 Francs 5 CHF = USD 5.86
Currency
Franc (1850-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
Weight
13.20 g
Diameter
31.45 mm
Thickness
2.35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#12914
Rarity index
23%

Reverse

Three vertical Swiss voulges with Swiss crosses. Pikes pointing right behind.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1386
SEMPACH

Designer: Rolf Brem

Edge

Incuse lettering.

Lettering: 🟉🟉🟉 DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | 🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉 |

Translation: The Lord will provide.

Comment

The Battle of Sempach was fought on 9 July 1386, between Leopold III, Duke of Austria and the Old Swiss Confederacy. The battle was a decisive Swiss victory in which Duke Leopold and numerous Austrian nobles died.

Interesting fact

The 5 Francs (Battle of Sempach) 1986 coin from Switzerland features a unique design that commemorates the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Sempach, which took place in 1386. The coin's design includes an image of a medieval knight on horseback, surrounded by a scenic landscape and the coat of arms of the Swiss cantons. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1986 B 75800 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Battle of Sempach) 1986 coin.