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5 Francs Escalade
2002 year| Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring | 15.00 g | 32.85 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 5 Francs 5 CHF = USD 5.86 |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 15.00 g |
| Diameter | 32.85 mm |
| Thickness | 2.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Perspective view of siege ladders propped around a town wall, represented by houses depicted along the outer ring.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESCALADE 1602-2002
P . A . ZUBER
Designer: Pierre-Alain Zuber
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Composition:Outer ring: 75% copper, 25% nickel
Centre: 89% copper, 5% aluminium, 5% zinc, 1% tin
Fête de l'Escalade (from escalade, the act of climbing defensive walls), is an annual festival in Geneva, Switzerland, held each December in celebration of the defeat of an attempt to conquer the Protestant city by the Catholic Duchy of Savoy. Troops sent by Charles Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy, attempted a surprise attack during the night of 11-12 December 1602, but according to legend, were repulsed by a cook who dumped boiling vegetable soup on the invaders before raising an alarm. The celebrations and other commemorative activities are usually held on 12 December or the closest weekend.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Francs (Escalade) 2002 from Switzerland is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 400th anniversary of the Escalade, a historic event that took place in Geneva in 1602. The coin's design includes an image of a woman representing the city of Geneva, surrounded by a ring of 12 stars and a depiction of the city's coat of arms. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a brass center in a copper-nickel ring, adds to its distinctiveness and collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 B | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Escalade) 2002 coin.
