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5 Francs Gottfried Keller
1990 yearCopper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) | 13.20 g | 31.45 mm |
Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
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Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1990 |
Value | 5 Francs 5 CHF = USD 5.85 |
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 |
Numista | N#12923 |
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Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Bust of Swiss writer Gottfried Keller, facing left, wearing glasses and beard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GOTTFRIED KELLER 1819 - 1890
Designer: Pietro Sarto
Edge
Incuse lettering.
Lettering: DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT 🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉🟉
Translation: The Lord will provide.
Interesting fact
The 5 Francs (Gottfried Keller) coin from Switzerland features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Gottfried Keller, a renowned Swiss poet and writer, while the reverse side depicts a scene from his novel "Green Henry," which is set in the picturesque Swiss countryside. This coin is a great example of how art and literature can be combined to create a beautiful and meaningful collectible.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1990 B | 69412 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Gottfried Keller) 1990 coin.